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 ...
When Force Is (and Isn’t) Legal Part 2: Defenses to Intentional Torts
American Law Cafe
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When Force Is (and Isn’t) Legal Part 2: Defenses to Intentional Torts
In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the most important defenses to intentional torts—including when the law allows you to use force, and when it doesn’t. From consent and self-defense to necessity and mechanical traps, we examine how courts draw the line between justified action and unlawful violence. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Consent: When words, conduct, or emergencies eliminate liability—and when age or incapacity makes consent invalid.Self-Defense vs. Defense of Property: Why prot...
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 ...
