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 ...
Judicial Notice 101: What Judges Can Assume — And What They Can’t (Federal Rules of Evidence 201 and 202 Explained)
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Judicial Notice 101: What Judges Can Assume — And What They Can’t (Federal Rules of Evidence 201 and 202 Explained)
🎙️ In this episode we’re mastering Judicial Notice under Rules 201 & 202 so you know what courts can accept without proof—and what they can’t. This episode covers how judges notice adjudicative facts (201) and law (202), the strict limits that protect fairness, and the TN cases that show what happens when courts overstep. 🔑 Key Topics Covered Judicial Notice Overview A time-saver, not a shortcut: courts may accept certain facts or law without formal proof—but only within narrow rules.Two ...
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 ...
