Section 1: The Framework
Section 1.1: The Nature of the Law
Section 1.2: Constitutional Limits on Criminal Law
- The Rule of Law
- Ex Post Facto Laws
- Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine
- Equal Protection
- Free Speech
- Right to Privacy
- Cruel and Unusual Punishment
- Double Jeopardy
Section 1.3: The Criminal Act
- Actus Reus
- Voluntary Act Requirement
- Possession as an Act
- Procuring as an Act
- Status as an Act
- Omissions as Acts
Section 1.4: The Mental Element
- Determining Culpability
- Kinds of Mens Rea
- Types of Intent
- Strict Liability
- Criminal Purpose
- Recklessness
- Negligence
Section 1.5: Concurrence, Causation, and Harm
Section 2
Section 2.1: Complicity
Section 2.2: Attempt and Solicitation
Section 2.3: Conspiracy
Section 2.4: Justification Defenses
- Justifications
- Execution of Public Duty
- Choice of Evils
- Defense of Persons
- Defense of Property
- The Castle Doctrine
- Use of Force by Law Enforcement
- Consent as a Defense
Section 2.5: Excuse Defenses
Section 3: Crimes Against Persons
Section 3.1: Criminal Homicide
- Capital Murder
- Murder in the First Degree
- Murder in the Second Degree
- Manslaughter
- Negligent Homicide
- Physician-Assisted Suicide
Section 3.2: Sex Offenses and Domestic Crimes
- Rape
- Sexual Battery
- Fornication, Seduction, and Adultery
- Incest
- Abortion
- Sodomy, Bestiality, and “Crimes Against Nature”
- Prostitution
- Child Molesting
Section 3.3: Kidnapping and False Arrest
Section 3.4: Robbery and Related Offenses
Section 3.5: Assault and Related Offenses
Section 4: Special Victims and Dangerous Crimes
Section 4.1: Crimes Against Children
- Child Neglect
- Child Abuse
- Endangering a Child
- Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child
- Mandatory Reporter Statutes
Section 4.2: Domestic Violence
Section 4.3: Extortion and Related Offenses
Section 4.4: Burglary
Section 4.5: Arson
- The Willful and Malicious Requirement
- The Burning Requirement
- The Dwelling House Requirement
- Modern Statutory Modifications
Section 5: Non-Violent Offenses
Section 5.1: Theft
Section 5.2: Forgery and Related Offenses
Section 5.3: Drugs and Alcohol
- Possession and Use of Drugs
- The Uniform Act
- The “Drug Kingpin” Statute
- Use, Sale, and Manufacture of Alcohol
- Public Drunkenness
- Changing Marijuana Laws
Section 5.4: Crimes against Public Order
- Unlawful Assembly and Riot
- Affray
- Breach of the Peace
- Nuisance
- Vandalism
- Trespass
- Vagrancy
- Harassment
- Gambling
Section 5.5: Crimes Against Judicial Process
Section 6: Modern and Specialized Offenses
Section 6.1: Traffic Offenses
- Moving versus Nonmoving Violations
- Territorial Application of Traffic Laws
- Parking and Related Offenses
- Speeding Offenses
- Racing
- Reckless Driving
- Hit and Run
- Lesser Included Offenses and Traffic Law
Section 6.2: Driving Under the Influence
Section 6.3: Computer Crime
- Internet Crimes
- Unauthorized Entry
- Data Theft
- Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Video Voyeurism
- Grooming Children
- Malware
Section 6.4: Crimes against Morales
Section 6.5: White Collar Crime
- Money Laundering
- Mail Fraud
- Wire Fraud
- Tax Evasion
- False Advertising
- The Securities Act
- Environmental Crime
Modification History File Created: 07/12/2018 Last Modified: 09/28/2023
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