Criminal Law: Explore 102 Lessons across 21 Topics

Basics of Criminal Law

• Definition of Crime
• Elements of a Crime
• Types of Crimes
• Differences Between Felonies and Misdemeanors
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Actus Reus and Mens Rea

• Actus Reus: The Physical Act
• Mens Rea: The Mental State
• Strict Liability Offenses
• General vs. Specific Intent
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Homicide

• Types of Homicide
• First-Degree Murder
• Second-Degree Murder
• Manslaughter
• Justifiable Homicide
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Defenses to Crimes

• Self-Defense
• Insanity Defense
• Duress
• Entrapment
• Necessity
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Property Crimes

• Theft
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Arson
• Vandalism
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Inchoate Crimes

• Attempt
• Conspiracy
• Solicitation
• Elements of Inchoate Crimes
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Crimes Against the Person

• Assault and Battery
• Kidnapping
• False Imprisonment
• Sexual Assault
• Human Trafficking
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White Collar Crimes

• Embezzlement
• Fraud
• Bribery
• Money Laundering
• Corporate Espionage
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Cyber Crimes

• Hacking
• Online Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Cyberstalking
• Intellectual Property Theft
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Drug Crimes

• Drug Possession
• Drug Trafficking
• Manufacturing Drugs
• Prescription Drug Fraud
• Decriminalization and Legalization
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Procedural Due Process in Criminal Law

• The Right to a Fair Trial
• Presumption of Innocence
• Double Jeopardy
• Right to Counsel
• Cruel and Unusual Punishment
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Juvenile Crimes

• Status Offenses
• Juvenile Court System
• Juvenile Sentencing
• Transfer to Adult Court
• Rehabilitation vs. Punishment
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Victimology

• Victim's Rights
• Victim Impact Statements
• Restitution
• Compensation Programs
• Victim Advocacy
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Sex Crimes

• Rape and Sexual Assault
• Child Pornography
• Prostitution and Solicitation
• Sex Offender Registration
• Statutory Rape
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Organized Crime

• The Structure of Organized Crime
• RICO Act
• Money Laundering in Organized Crime
• Human Trafficking and Organized Crime
• Narcotics and Organized Crime
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Crimes Against Public Order

• Disorderly Conduct
• Public Intoxication
• Loitering
• Riot and Unlawful Assembly
• Disturbing the Peace
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Crimes Against the Government

• Treason
• Espionage
• Sedition
• Tax Evasion
• Campaign Finance Violations
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Environmental Crimes

• Illegal Dumping
• Water Pollution
• Air Pollution Violations
• Wildlife Trafficking
• Hazardous Waste Violations
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Sentencing and Punishment

• Types of Sentences
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Factors Influencing Sentencing
• Alternative Sentencing Options
• Appealing a Sentence
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International Criminal Law

• War Crimes
• Crimes Against Humanity
• Genocide
• International Criminal Court
• Extradition Treaties
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Comparative Criminal Law

• Common Law vs. Civil Law Systems
• Criminal Law in Islamic Societies
• Criminal Law in Socialist Systems
• Legal Traditions and Criminal Law
• Globalization and Criminal Law
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