Criminal Law I

Catalog description

This course examines substantive criminal law both in its common law and modern statutory forms. Topics covered include culpability required for criminal responsibility (minimum conduct, voluntariness, etc.); exculpatory doctrines and defenses (duress, insanity, mistake, etc.); homicide and other criminal acts. The course also explores the problems associated with imposition of criminal sanctions, as well as reasons for and appropriateness of particular punishments.