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Criminal Law I

NOTE: This course has multiple, different course descriptions. Make sure you read the correct one for the section in which you wish to register.

Criminal Law I - Professor Michele Okoh

Course Number: LAW-148
Course Type: Foundational
Credits: 3
Enrollment Limit: 40
Description: An introduction to the general principles of substantive criminal law - what the government must prove before it can take away an individual’s liberty. Included are general topics such as the nature of criminal acts, mental state, defenses, attempts, conspiracy and accomplice liability.
The course will also focus on some specific crimes such as homicide. Substantive criminal law is a basic law school course and is covered on all bar exams.
Prerequisite: none
Evaluation Method: Final Exam
Capstone: no
WIE: no

Criminal Law I - Professor John Parry

Course Number: LAW-148
Course Type: Foundational
Credits: 3
Enrollment Limit: 40
Description: An introduction to the general principles of substantive criminal law - what the government must prove before it can take away an individual’s liberty. Included are general topics such as the nature of criminal acts, mental state, defenses, attempts, conspiracy and accomplice liability.
The course will also focus on some specific crimes such as homicide. Substantive criminal law is a basic law school course and is covered on all bar exams.
Prerequisite: none
Evaluation Method: A series of short quizzes and a final examination.
Capstone: no
WIE: no

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