Criminal Law I

Catalog description

This course examines the basic concepts, legal and sociological issues in substantive criminal law, the theories underlying criminal law; and the problems of the imposition and execution of punishments. Participants will focus on a specific problem area such as criminal liability and legal requirements for criminal defenses. Special emphasis is placed on such crimes as murder, manslaughter, burglary, rape, robbery, larceny, theft, assault and battery, and victimless crimes. Prerequisite: CRJ 2003