Define Common Law and what is the Code of Hammurabi?

Instructions,
Please number each question and write out each question before answering. For ease of reading, make sure to properly indent and space. Do not just submit your response and run everything together. You must cite your source of information for each question.
The book used for this course is either:
Wallace / Roberson “Principles of Criminal Law” : Use any edition, however, the fifth edition is recommended as the Chapters correspond to your Unit assignments.
ISBN-10 0135121582
ISBN-13 978-0135121580

Unit 2 Chapter 1 Sources of Criminal Law & Chapter 2 – Limitations on Criminal Liability
The study of criminal law is a study of crimes, moral principles, and common law. Our system of criminal law should be viewed not as a set of rules for memorization, but as a cluster of ideas, principles, and values about which reasonable persons can and do disagree. The system is not fixed in stone; it is changing and flexible. Understanding our concept of justice requires a thoughtful comprehension of the historical background, social values, moral standards, and political realities that give direction to our system.
We will define “crime” as conduct that has been prohibited by law and that subjects the offender to “punishment.” Punishment is the suffering imposed on a defendant by an agent of the government pursuant to the authority given to that agent by reason of the defendant’s criminal conviction.
Mala in se crimes are those acts that are not only crimes but are also generally considered as morally wrong, for example, rape, murder, and theft. Generally, all common law crimes are considered mala in se crimes. Mala prohibita crimes are those that are not considered morally wrong even though they are crimes, for example, insider trading or speeding. Mala prohibita crimes are wrong simply because they are prohibited by statutes.

Chapter 2: Limitations on Criminal Liability
To understand criminal law concepts, it is necessary to have a basic understanding of the limitations on criminal liability. Accordingly, our purpose in this chapter is to provide the student with a brief overview of those limitations that are critical to an understanding of criminal law concepts.

Read Chapters 1 and 2. Make sure to review the Bill of Rights.
Answer the following questions:
1- Define Common Law and what is the Code of Hammurabi?
2- Discuss the various classifications of a crime.
3- What is the difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law. Give a specific example of a civil matter.
4- Define Ex Post Facto.
5. What is “Stare Decisis”?

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