LAW 7165

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LAW 7165
Current Debates in Criminal Law

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

This seminar will explore a number of theoretical issues arising within the substantive criminal law. Possible topics include the justifications for state punishment; theories of excuse; the heat of passion defense; the legitimacy of imposing punishment for negligence; the relevance of resulting harm to criminal liability; the defenses of duress and insanity; and the doctrine of imperfect self-defense.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Limited enrollment.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies the writing requirement.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18692 LAW 7165   SEM 101

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