JPS COURSE OUTCOMES

Course: JUST 3620. Criminal Law

Description: Jurisprudential philosophy and case study of common law and statutory crimes. Includes functions and development of substantive criminal law; elements of specific offenses; defenses.

Expected Learning Outcomes:
We expect students completing this course to be able to:

• know and understand the nature and purpose of criminal law.
• know and understand the constitutional limits on criminal law.
• know and understand the principles and elements of criminal liability.
• know and understand attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
• know and understand defenses to criminal liability.
• know and understand crimes against persons (homicide, assault & battery, sex offenses, etc.)
• know and understand crimes against habitation (burglary, arson).
• know and understand crimes against public order and morals.