Criminal Law 5
Spring term, Block A
M,T 8:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Professor Lloyd L. Weinreb
4 classroom credits LAW-12100A
This course considers the basic themes of substantive criminal law, including criminal responsibility; the significance of act, intent, causation, and result; justification and excuse; and the rationale of punishment. Doctrinal principles having to do with insanity, other defenses, attempts, and conspiracy are studied, as well as the law of homicide, theft, and rape. The course will conclude with a general overview of the criminal process. Professor Weinreb will use Weinreb, Criminal Law (7th ed.) and supplementary materials.