CSJS-55500 Criminal Law

This course introduces the student to substantive criminal law by reviewing the theories and rules for imposing criminal liability.  This graduate course will provide an overview of the definitions and elements of crimes, defense strategies, and the differences in criminal law across states. The goal is to convey both a familiarity with modern criminal codes and an appreciation for the larger conceptual context in which the rules appear. The most important general doctrines are discussed, including general defenses and doctrines governing the interpretation of offense definitions.

 

Credits

3