Criminal Law
An introductory study of the law of crimes and the administration of criminal justice, including analysis of the criminal act and the mental element in crime, consideration of specific offenses as defined by statute and the common law, and discussion of typical defenses in relation to specific crimes. One of the purposes of this course is to introduce the students to the nature of social control mechanisms and the role of law in a civilized society.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.
Sections/Instructors
Sara Sun Beale
Criminal Law 140.03
Spring 2010
1L Sections 4 & 6
James E. Coleman Jr.
Criminal Law 140.02
Spring 2010
1L Section 2 & 3
Samuel W. Buell
Criminal Law 140.01
Fall 2009
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1L Small Sections 1 & 5