This course provides a general overview of classification and analysis of selected areas of the substantive law of crimes, including basic principles of criminal law, general assumptions, and elements of crime, against persons and property, and defenses. The particular emphasis of this course is the intersection of the common law and statutory law (drawn from various states and the federal system). Topics addressed include criminal liability, actus reus, mens rea, defenses, inchoate crimes, crimes against persons, crimes against property, crimes against public order, and crimes against the state.
Prerequisite Courses