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Identify the procedural steps and components in criminal prosecution.

Recognize the elements the government must prove to convict a defendant of a crime.

Understand the concepts of deterrence, recidivism, and retribution in the context of criminal law.

Differentiate between types of crimes, including white-collar crimes, and understand relevant legislation like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

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Definitions:

Diathesis-Stress Model

The Diathesis-Stress Model is a psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences, contributing to mental disorders.

Biologically Vulnerable

Refers to individuals or organisms that have an increased risk of developing health problems due to genetic, physiological, or environmental factors.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

Factual Basis

Factual basis refers to the underlying real facts or data that support a statement, argument, or hypothesis.