CRMJ 230 Criminal Law
The course will consist of a general approach to legal principles of statutory interpretation of Criminal Law applicable in all United States jurisdictions. Students will learn the elements of criminal offenses including mens rea, actus reus, concurrence, causation and proximity. Students will study statutory definitions of crimes, (e.g. murder, sexual assault, burglary, and robbery). Inchoate crimes and defenses will also be considered.
Credits
3
Offered
Every year