Anglo-Saxon Era

Common Law
In the Anglo-Saxon Era a drastic shift began toward what is now known as the criminal justice system. The rise
of European violence in medieval England and the surrounding regions resulted in the establishment of a
systematic response to abnormal behavior. For this Discussion, you examine English Common Law by
comparing two patterns of criminal activity and violence in England between the years 570 and 1725. Then,
you consider the effect the development of constitutional law and political freedom had on our current criminal
justice system.
Post by Day 3: Based on the Learning Resources, compare two patterns of criminal activity and violence in
England during this period. Explain their effect on the development of constitutional law and political freedom in
England. Finally, explain how English Common Law influenced the American criminal justice system. Provide
an example.