Description

This course will begin with an overview of the concept of punishment and will go on to examine the burden of proof and criminal defenses; it will also provide a critical look at the most common crimes. You will learn common terminology in criminal law and how to consider a crime thoroughly in terms of its elements.

Required Textbook

• Criminal Law in a Nutshell, most recent edition. St Paul: West Group by Arnold H. Loewy

Highly Recommended Legal Resources:

• Gilbert Pocket Size Law Dictionary, 3rd Edition. West Academic.
• WESTLAW, legal research access, available for the duration of the course for only $89

For more information, call CLS by BARBRI at 800.522.7737 or visit their Online Store to order.

Course Notes

This course will begin with an overview of the concept of punishment and will go on to examine the burden of proof and criminal defenses; it will also provide a critical look at the most common crimes. You will learn common terminology in criminal law and how to consider a crime thoroughly in terms of its elements.

Required Textbook

• Criminal Law in a Nutshell, most recent edition. St Paul: West Group by Arnold H. Loewy

Highly Recommended Legal Resources:

• Gilbert Pocket Size Law Dictionary, 3rd Edition. West Academic.
• WESTLAW, legal research access, available for the duration of the course for only $89

Prerequisite: You must have completed the Paralegal Certificate course.

FAQs
For more information, call CLS by BARBRI at 800.522.7737 or visit their Online Store to order.

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