Criminal Law 7
Spring term, Block C
M,T,W 10:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Visiting Professor Erin Murphy
4 classroom credits LAW-12100A
This course explores the basic themes of substantive criminal law, including the purposes of punishment, the act requirement, intent, causation, gradation of penalties, mitigation, and selected defenses. We will cover general doctrinal principles such as attempt, conspiracy, and accomplice liability, along with specific substantive doctrines such as homicide and rape. Although cases constitute our primary materials, we will also pay close attention to statutes, rules, and policies, with a particular focus on the task of statutory interpretation. This course also briefly touches upon criminal justice administration, including foundational material on the relevant institutions, procedures, and actors.