Assignment:
Using the internet and/or other sources research information regarding the the early development of Criminal Law in the Western civilization. Compare and contrast some of the early forms of criminal law to modern statutes (i.e., Louisiana, Texas, and/or your home state, if not Louisiana or Texas). Freedom of Speech clause.
Create a 2 page report. Deliverables:
1. Go to the internet or other sources and find information.
2. In M.S. word document, create a 2 page narrative comparing and contrasting the origin and development of Criminal Laws in Western Civilization v. modern day statutes.
3. Include in your narrative/report, a brief discussion of some of the early laws and codes. Also include in your report, a comparison of the more common crimes (i.e., Theft, Burglary, Murder, Rape, Robber, Criminal trespass, etc. and example of punishment for some of them).
4. You should use proper headings and subheadings the help create a easy flow of the discussion and easy reading of your narrative. Also, please provide references to your work in APA format.