law1crl principles of criminal law
PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW
LAW1CRL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Key aspects of the substantive criminal law are examined in this subject. Our initial focus is on an analysis of basic concepts and principles in the criminal law, such as the onus and standard of proof, evidentiary and persuasive burdens, objective and subjective tests and principles of offence classification. Substantive topics dealt with are homicide, non-fatal offences against the person, sexual offences, offences against property, and complicity. This subject, in conjunction with Criminal Procedure and Evidence, meets the requirements of the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria in the area of Criminal Law and Procedure.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW3CRM, LAW2CRM
Equivalent subjects LAW2CRM
Special conditions Current enrolment in Bachelor of Laws or pre-2006 Bachelor of Legal Studies
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Waller & Williams Criminal Law Text and Cases (12th ed, 2013) | Prescribed | Waller & Williams | LEXIS NEXIS |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| End of semester examination | 2 hours | 60 |
| Mid Semester Examination | 1500 words | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| End of semester examination | 2 hours | 60 |
| Mid Semester Examination | 1500 words | 40 |