CRJ 3750 - Substantive Criminal Law

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

An introduction to substantive criminal law that reviews the social, philosophical and legal foundations of criminal codification, the course also covers the historical development of criminal law in the U.S. Other subject matter includes parties to crimes, including principals/accessories, criminal capacity, criminal elements (e.g., mensrea and actusreus), and the specific crimes against person, property and public order. Lastly, the course captures criminal law from the defendant's perspective by reviewing the accused's mental states, potential defenses and uses of mitigation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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