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Section 1: The Framework
Section 1.1: The Nature of the Law (450 Words)
- Grading Offenses (830 Words)
- Defining “Crime” (675 Words)
- Our Common Law Tradition (400 Words)
Section 1.2: Constitutional Limits on Criminal Law (825 Words)
- The Rule of Law (42 Words)
- Ex Post Facto Laws (250 Words)
- Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine (325 Words)
- Equal Protection (525 Words)
- Free Speech (250 Words)
- Right to Privacy (193 Words)
- Cruel and Unusual Punishment (382 Words)
- Double Jeopardy (275 Words)
Section 1.3: The Criminal Act (850 Words)
- Actus Reus (245 Words)
- Voluntary Act Requirement (386 Words)
- Possession as an Act (340 Words)
- Procuring as an Act (200 Words)
- Status as an Act (367 Words)
- Omissions as Acts (330 Words)
Section 1.4: The Mental Element (380 Words)
- Determining Culpability (164 Words)
- Kinds of Mens Rea (325 Words)
- Types of Intent (430 Words)
- Strict Liability (225 Words)
- Criminal Purpose (250 Words)
- Recklessness (400 Words)
- Negligence (0 Words)
Section 1.5: Concurrence, Causation, and Harm (71 Words)
- Concurrence (303 Words)
- Causation (1280 Words)
- Harm (1320 Words)
Section 2
Section 2.1: Complicity (480 Words)
- Modern Accomplice Statutes (1070 Words)
- Actus Reus (236 Words)
- Mens Rea (220 Words)
- Federal Accomplice Statutes (196 Words)
- Accessories (385 Words)
Section 2.2: Attempt and Solicitation (217 Words)
- Criminal Attempt (414)
- Solicitation (460 Words)
- Sting Operations and Entrapment (313 Words)
Section 2.3: Conspiracy (570)
- The Agreement (85 Words)
- The Overt Act (210 Words)
- Punishment Schemes (80 Words)
Section 2.4: Justification Defenses (1075)
- Justifications (94 Words)
- Execution of Public Duty (125 Words)
- Choice of Evils (250 Words)
- Defense of Persons (900 Words)
- Defense of Property (360 Words)
- The Castle Doctrine (860)
- Use of Force by Law Enforcement (250 Words)
- Consent as a Defense (530)
Section 2.5: Excuse Defenses (380)
- Ignorance or Mistake (260 Words)
- Intoxication (310 Words)
- Duress (175 Words)
- Entrapment (750 Words)
- Mental Disease or Defect (554)
- Infancy (550 Words)
Section 3: Crimes Against Persons
Section 3.1: Criminal Homicide (117 Words)
- Capital Murder (700 Words)
- Murder in the First Degree (240 Words)
- Murder in the Second Degree (95 Words)
- Manslaughter (270 Words)
- Negligent Homicide (110 Words)
- Physician-Assisted Suicide (100 Words)
Section 3.2: Sex Offenses and Domestic Crimes (0 words)
- Rape (0 Words)
- Sexual Battery (0 Words)
- Fornication, Seduction, and Adultery (0 Words)
- Incest (0 Words)
- Abortion (0 Words)
- Sodomy, Bestiality, and “Crimes Against Nature” (0 Words)
- Prostitution (0 Words)
- Child Molesting (0 Words)
Section 3.3: Kidnapping and False Arrest
- Abduction (0 Words)
- False Imprisonment & False Arrest (0 Words)
- Kidnapping (0 Words)
Section 3.4: Robbery and Related Offenses
- Robbery Defined (0 Words)
- The Taking Element (0 Words)
- The Use of Force Element (0 Words)
- Modern Statutory Modifications (0 Words)
Section 3.5: Assault and Related Offenses (0 Words)
- Simple Assault (0 Words)
- Battery (0 Words)
- Statutory Assaults (0 Words)
- Mayhem (0 Words)
- Stalking Crimes (0 Words)
- Hate Crimes (250 Words)
Section 4: Special Victims and Dangerous Crimes
Section 4.1: Crimes against Children
- Child Neglect (0 Words)
- Child Abuse (0 Words)
- Endangering a Child (0 Words)
- Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child (0 Words)
- Mandatory Reporter Statutes (0 Words)
Section 4.2: Domestic Violence (0 Words)
- Dating Violence (0 Words)
- Domestic Violence (0 Words)
- Elder Abuse (0 Words)
- Abuse of Incompetent Persons (0 Words)
Section 4.3: Extortion and Related Offenses (0 Words)
Section 4.4: Burglary (0 Words)
- Common Law Burglary (0 Words)
- Statutory Modifications (0 Words)
Section 4.5: Arson (0 Words)
- The Willful and Malicious Requirement (0 Words)
- The Burning Requirement (0 Words)
- The Dwelling House Requirement (0 Words)
- Modern Statutory Modifications (0 Words)
Section 5
Section 5.1: Theft (0 Words)
- Larceny (0 Words)
- Embezzlement (0 Words)
- Theft by Fraud (0 Words)
- Receiving Stolen Property (0 Words)
- Identity Theft (0 Words)
Section 5.2: Forgery and Related Offenses (0 Words)
- Forgery (0 Words)
- Uttering (0 Words)
- Worthless Checks (0 Words)
- Counterfeiting (0 Words)
Section 5.3: Drugs and Alcohol (0 Words)
- Possession and Use of Drugs (0 Words)
- The Uniform Act (0 Words)
- The “Drug Kingpin” Statute (460 Words)
- Use, Sale, and Manufacture of Alcohol (0 Words)
- Public Drunkenness (0 Words)
- Changing Marijuana Laws (0 Words)
Section 5.4: Crimes against Public Order (0 Words)
- Unlawful Assembly and Riot (0 Words)
- Affray (110 Words)
- Breach of the Peace (0 Words)
- Nuisance (0 Words)
- Vandalism (0 Words)
- Trespass (0 Words)
- Vagrancy (0 Words)
- Harassment (0 Words)
- Gambling (0 Words)
Section 5.5: Crimes Against Judicial Process (0 Words)
- Perjury (0 Words)
- Subornation of Perjury (0 Words)
- Embracery (0 Words)
- Escape (0 Words)
- Obstructing Justice (0 Words)
- Criminal Contempt (0 Words)
Section 6
Section 6.1: Traffic Offenses (0 Words)
- Moving versus Nonmoving Violations (0 Words)
- Territorial Application of Traffic Laws (0 Words)
- Parking and Related Offenses (0 Words)
- Speeding Offenses (0 Words)
- Racing (0 Words)
- Reckless Driving (0 Words)
- Hit and Run (0 Words)
- Lesser Included Offenses and Traffic Law (0 Words)
Section 6.2: Driving Under the Influence (0 Words)
- Drug DWI (0 Words)
- DUI and DWI (0 Words)
Section 6.3: Computer Crime (0 Words)
- Internet Crimes (0 Words)
- Unauthorized Entry (0 Words)
- Data Theft (0 Words)
- Fraud (0 Words)
- Identity Theft (0 Words)
- Video Voyeurism (0 Words)
- Grooming Children (0 Words)
- Malware (0 Words)
Section 6.4: Crimes against Morales (0 Words)
- Fornication (0 Words)
- Adultery (0 words)
- Seduction (0 Words)
- Pornography (0 Words)
- The Legislation of Morality (0 Words)
Section 6.5: White Collar Crime (0 Words)
- Money Laundering (0 Words)
- Mail Fraud (0 Words)
- Wire Fraud (0 Words)
- Tax Evasion (0 Words)
- False Advertising (0 Words)
- The Securities Act (0 Words)
- Environmental Crime (0 Words)
Modification History File Created: 07/12/2018 Last Modified: 04/30/2021
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