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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/10%3A_Sex_Offenses_and_Crimes_Involving_Force_Fear_and_Physical_Restraint/10.02%3A_Assault_and_BatteryThis page explains the distinct legal definitions and elements of battery, attempted battery assault, and threatened battery assault. Battery involves unlawful touching and can vary in grading from mi...This page explains the distinct legal definitions and elements of battery, attempted battery assault, and threatened battery assault. Battery involves unlawful touching and can vary in grading from misdemeanor to felony based on harm severity. Assault is categorized into attempted and threatened types, emphasizing intent and victim's apprehension. Key concepts include defenses to battery, grading distinctions, and practical examples to illustrate legal outcomes.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/07%3A_Parties_to_Crime/7.04%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page examines legal concepts of complicity and accomplice liability in crimes, detailing distinctions between principals and accessories. It emphasizes that accomplices are liable for assisting i...This page examines legal concepts of complicity and accomplice liability in crimes, detailing distinctions between principals and accessories. It emphasizes that accomplices are liable for assisting in crimes, while accessories aid post-crime. Key doctrines like the natural and probable consequences and vicarious liability in corporate contexts are discussed alongside legal cases that clarify the requirements for establishing liability and intent.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/01%3A_Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/1.01%3A_IntroductionThis page provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, focusing on criminal law, including crime definitions, elements, and the role of government in law-making. It highlights the variability of law...This page provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, focusing on criminal law, including crime definitions, elements, and the role of government in law-making. It highlights the variability of laws across states and acknowledges that laws change with societal evolution. The page encourages an open-minded approach to diverse legal interpretations and defines a crime as an act against a law, stressing the importance of current state laws in understanding criminal behavior.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/07%3A_Parties_to_Crime/7.03%3A_AccessoryThis page explains the distinction between accomplice liability and accessory crimes, noting that accomplices share responsibility for the principal's crime, while accessories commit a separate offens...This page explains the distinction between accomplice liability and accessory crimes, noting that accomplices share responsibility for the principal's crime, while accessories commit a separate offense. It outlines the required intent and elements of accessory crimes, particularly aiding a principal after a felony. Grading of these crimes varies by jurisdiction and is often less severe than for principal crimes. The text includes examples, case law, and exercises to enhance understanding.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/08%3A_Inchoate_Offenses/8.03%3A_SolicitationThis page discusses solicitation as an inchoate crime involving the encouragement of another to commit a crime, requiring specific intent and actions. Voluntary renunciation may serve as a defense if ...This page discusses solicitation as an inchoate crime involving the encouragement of another to commit a crime, requiring specific intent and actions. Voluntary renunciation may serve as a defense if it prevents the solicited crime. Jurisdictional differences exist in grading solicitation offenses, either aligned with the severity of the solicited crime or through different classifications. The concept is also connected to attempts and conspiracy within legal frameworks.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/11%3A_Crimes_against_Property/11.02%3A_Extortion_Robbery_and_Receiving_Stolen_PropertyThis page outlines legal concepts related to extortion, robbery, and receiving stolen property. It defines extortion as obtaining property through threats, distinguishing it from robbery, which involv...This page outlines legal concepts related to extortion, robbery, and receiving stolen property. It defines extortion as obtaining property through threats, distinguishing it from robbery, which involves force or threat. The text covers essential elements, grading, and defenses of these crimes. It discusses the distinction between attempted robbery and completed robbery, and how circumstances affect charges.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/07%3A_Parties_to_Crime/7.01%3A_Parties_to_CrimeThis page discusses accomplice liability in criminal law, emphasizing how individuals who assist in crimes can be charged based on their intent and awareness. It explains the natural and probable cons...This page discusses accomplice liability in criminal law, emphasizing how individuals who assist in crimes can be charged based on their intent and awareness. It explains the natural and probable consequences doctrine, holding accomplices responsible for foreseeable related crimes. Notably, accomplices can face the same penalties as principals, regardless of whether the principal is prosecuted.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.03%3A_First-Degree_MurderThis page outlines first-degree murder, focusing on its classifications: premeditated murder, murder by specified means, and felony murder. It emphasizes the need for intent and planning in premeditat...This page outlines first-degree murder, focusing on its classifications: premeditated murder, murder by specified means, and felony murder. It emphasizes the need for intent and planning in premeditated cases and discusses grading murder, capital punishment implications, and the rarity of death penalty sentences.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/12%3A_Crimes_against_the_Public/12.01%3A_Quality-of-Life_CrimesThis page outlines disorderly conduct laws, covering elements like criminal act and intent, and its impact on public life. It discusses the classification of offenses under the Model Penal Code and hi...This page outlines disorderly conduct laws, covering elements like criminal act and intent, and its impact on public life. It discusses the classification of offenses under the Model Penal Code and highlights legal challenges to vagrancy, loitering, and sit-lie laws, particularly regarding constitutional rights.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/04%3A_The_Elements_of_a_Crime/4.01%3A_Criminal_ElementsThis page discusses the origins of criminal acts, including statutes, contractual obligations, and special relationships. It outlines the components of crime, such as the necessity of a criminal act, ...This page discusses the origins of criminal acts, including statutes, contractual obligations, and special relationships. It outlines the components of crime, such as the necessity of a criminal act, intent, and concurrence, and differentiates between voluntary and involuntary acts.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/11%3A_Crimes_against_Property/11.01%3A_Nonviolent_Theft_CrimesThis page summarizes theft law under consolidated statutes, covering definitions, intent, and examples like larceny and embezzlement. It outlines the evolution of theft categories and the significance...This page summarizes theft law under consolidated statutes, covering definitions, intent, and examples like larceny and embezzlement. It outlines the evolution of theft categories and the significance of intent in theft charges, as well as defenses like ownership mistakes. Legal concepts like false pretenses and larceny by trick are explained, highlighting case law and the grading of theft.
