This course introduces students to the scope and source of criminal law and classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Topics include classification and general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, acceptable evidence, types of intent, capacity to commit crimes, legal defenses, criminal culpability, parties to crime, laws of arrest, and Constitutional background. This course is intended for students majoring in Administration of Justice or anyone interested in criminal law.
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