Introduction to Criminal Law: Lecture 1 of 3: Foundations of Criminal Law

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Session 1: The Foundations of Criminal Law

Objective:

Introduction to the basic principles of criminal law, the structure of crimes, and the role of criminal statutes in defining offenses.

Key Topics:

What is Criminal Law?

The distinction between criminal law and civil law.

The purposes of criminal law: deterrence, retribution, rehabilitation, and public safety.

Elements of a Crime:

Actus Reus (The Guilty Act): The physical act or unlawful omission required to constitute a crime.

Mens Rea (The Guilty Mind): The intent or state of mind required to commit a crime.

Examples of different levels of mens rea: intention, recklessness, negligence.

Concurrence: The requirement that actus reus and mens rea occur together.

Causation: The connection between the defendant's actions and the harm caused.

Classification of Crimes:

Felonies vs. Misdemeanors: The distinction based on the severity of the crime.

Inchoate Offenses: Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.

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