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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.07%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page explores homicide law, distinguishing between criminal homicide categories like murder (first and second-degree) and manslaughter (voluntary and involuntary). It examines the concepts of mal...This page explores homicide law, distinguishing between criminal homicide categories like murder (first and second-degree) and manslaughter (voluntary and involuntary). It examines the concepts of malice, intent, and premeditation through various case scenarios, prompting the reader to evaluate court decisions.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/05%3A_Criminal_Defenses_Part_1/5.06%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page explores criminal law defenses, including denial, affirmative, factual, legal, justification, and excuse defenses. It differentiates between imperfect and perfect defenses, particularly self...This page explores criminal law defenses, including denial, affirmative, factual, legal, justification, and excuse defenses. It differentiates between imperfect and perfect defenses, particularly self-defense and necessity, outlining conditions like imminence and proportionality. Case studies exemplify practical applications and highlight legal nuances.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.02%3A_MurderThis page outlines the elements of murder, including intent, causation, and harm, as well as definitions of justifiable and excusable homicides. It discusses the insanity defense and "usable homicide,...This page outlines the elements of murder, including intent, causation, and harm, as well as definitions of justifiable and excusable homicides. It discusses the insanity defense and "usable homicide," where an insane defendant's actions are noncriminal. The transmission of AIDS in relation to murder and manslaughter is noted, and the declining murder rate in the U.S. from 2006 to 2009 is mentioned.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/05%3A_Criminal_Defenses_Part_1/5.02%3A_Self-DefenseThis page examines self-defense laws, including its definition, criteria for justification, and distinctions like perfect and imperfect self-defense. Key elements for a valid claim involve facing an u...This page examines self-defense laws, including its definition, criteria for justification, and distinctions like perfect and imperfect self-defense. Key elements for a valid claim involve facing an unprovoked attack and the immediacy of threat. It discusses exceptions and specific defenses like the "battered wife defense.
