In this episode, we review the essentials of Criminal Law — from core principles to major defenses — to help you ace your final. Part 1 – Foundations of Criminal Law Felonies vs. Misdemeanors: Based on possible sentence length.Sources: Common law, statutes, and the MPC.Limits:Rule of Lenity – ambiguity favors defendant.Ex Post Facto – no retroactive punishment.Purposes of Punishment: Deterrence, Retribution, Rehabilitation, Incapacitation.Part 2 – Core Elements of Crime Actus Reus: Voluntary ...
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In this episode, we review the essentials of Criminal Law — from core principles to major defenses — to help you ace your final. Part 1 – Foundations of Criminal Law Felonies vs. Misdemeanors: Based on possible sentence length.Sources: Common law, statutes, and the MPC.Limits:Rule of Lenity – ambiguity favors defendant.Ex Post Facto – no retroactive punishment.Purposes of Punishment: Deterrence, Retribution, Rehabilitation, Incapacitation.Part 2 – Core Elements of Crime Actus Reus: Voluntary ...
CIVPRO Spotlight: Removal and Remand Explained - How Defendants Get From State to Federal Court
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CIVPRO Spotlight: Removal and Remand Explained - How Defendants Get From State to Federal Court
🎙️ Civil Procedure Spotlight: Removal and Remand Explained - How Defendants Get From State to Federal Court In this episode, we focus on the rules for removing a case from state to federal court—how defendants can transfer a lawsuit, and when they can’t. Part 1 – What is Removal? Removal = a defendant’s power to shift a case from state court into federal court, if it could have been filed there originally.Plaintiffs pick the forum first, but defendants get a “second bite at the apple.”I...
American Law Cafe
In this episode, we review the essentials of Criminal Law — from core principles to major defenses — to help you ace your final. Part 1 – Foundations of Criminal Law Felonies vs. Misdemeanors: Based on possible sentence length.Sources: Common law, statutes, and the MPC.Limits:Rule of Lenity – ambiguity favors defendant.Ex Post Facto – no retroactive punishment.Purposes of Punishment: Deterrence, Retribution, Rehabilitation, Incapacitation.Part 2 – Core Elements of Crime Actus Reus: Voluntary ...
