Criminal Law
v. 1.0
Table of Contents
Licensing Information
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminal Law
Chapter Introduction
Introduction
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
The Difference between Civil and Criminal Law
Classification of Crimes
The Purposes of Punishment
Sources of Law
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Chapter 2: The Legal System in the United States
Chapter Introduction
Federalism
The Branches of Government
The Court System
The Burden of Proof
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Chapter 3: Constitutional Protections
Chapter Introduction
Applicability of the Constitution
The Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses
Freedom of Speech
The Right to Privacy
The Right to Bear Arms
Excessive Punishment
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Chapter 4: The Elements of a Crime
Chapter Introduction
Criminal Elements
Criminal Intent
Causation and Harm
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Chapter 5: Criminal Defenses, Part 1
Chapter Introduction
Criminal Defenses
Self-Defense
Other Use-of-Force Defenses
Defenses Based on Choice
Consent
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Chapter 6: Criminal Defenses, Part 2
Chapter Introduction
The Insanity Defense
Infancy, Intoxication, Ignorance, and Mistake
Entrapment
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Chapter 7: Parties to Crime
Chapter Introduction
Parties to Crime
Vicarious Liability
Accessory
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Chapter 8: Inchoate Offenses
Chapter Introduction
Attempt
Conspiracy
Solicitation
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Chapter 9: Criminal Homicide
Chapter Introduction
Homicide
Murder
First-Degree Murder
Felony Murder
Second-Degree Murder
Manslaughter
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Chapter 10: Sex Offenses and Crimes Involving Force, Fear, and Physical Restraint
Chapter Introduction
Sex Offenses
Assault and Battery
Domestic Violence and Stalking
Kidnapping and False Imprisonment
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Chapter 11: Crimes against Property
Chapter Introduction
Nonviolent Theft Crimes
Extortion, Robbery, and Receiving Stolen Property
Crimes That Invade or Damage Property
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Chapter 12: Crimes against the Public
Chapter Introduction
Quality-of-Life Crimes
Crimes Targeting Group Conduct
Vice Crimes
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Chapter 13: Crimes against the Government
Chapter Introduction
Crimes Involving National Security
Crimes Involving Terrorism
Perjury, Bribery, and Obstruction of Justice
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Chapter 14: Appendix A: Case Listings