CJS 201 - Substantive Criminal Law

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

ELECTIVE COURSES

Description:

Prerequisite: CJS 105An introductory analysis of substantive criminal law, emphasizingcommon law and modern statutory applications of criminal law.Course topics include the nature of substantive law, the distinctionbetween the criminal and civil justice systems, the elements ofcrimes, and the essential components of crimes including wrongfulcriminal acts (actus reus), criminal intent (mens rea), causation andharm. This course also considers the insanity defense, entrapmentand several other defenses to crimes that are used in the U.S. legalsystem.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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