Criminal Law
Prof. Marie Ashe,
Prof. Eric Blumenson,
Prof. Stephen J. Callahan,
Prof. Frank Rudy Cooper,
Prof. Thomas Finn,
Prof. Russell G. Murphy,
Prof. Jeffrey J. Pokorak
3 credits day; 3 credits evening.
The course emphasizes the general principles, sources, and purposes of the criminal law, including the following doctrinal issues which apply to crimes in general: the act requirement, the mens rea requirement, causation, liability for attempted crimes, accomplice liability, defenses, and criminal code interpretation. Additionally, the course studies one or more specific crimes in-depth, including homicide, and repeatedly raises the question: how well does American criminal law fulfill its goals?
 Required Course
Final Exam Required
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