Objective 1: Deconstruct criminal statute into elements in order to brief a case involving a statute against property.

Here, we distinguish between so called "victimless" crimes and those crimes associated with people or society. There is no better way to learn than to again brief criminal cases. To effectively brief a case, take time to thoroughly read the case and take notes as you read. Unlike a book, you do not start reading a case from the beginning. Read the decision first, the last portion of the case. Then start from the beginning and read the case in its entirety.

Google a victimless crime case study of your choosing 

• Prepare to discuss cases against property by having the elements below ready to contribute.
• • Select a statute and case
  • Break down the statute into elements
  • Using the case, identify the facts that correspond to each element