COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Prof. Jeffrey J. Pokorak, Prof. Thomas Finn, Prof. Marie Ashe, Prof. Rosanna Cavallaro, Prof. Stephen J. Callahan, Hon. John Greaney (Ret.),

3 credits day; 3 credits evening.

The course emphasizes the general principles, sources, and purposes of the criminal law, including the following doctrinal issues which apply to crimes in general: the act requirement, the mens rea requirement, causation, liability for attempted crimes, accomplice liability, defenses, and criminal code interpretation. Additionally, the course studies one or more specific crimes in-depth, including homicide, and repeatedly raises the question: how well does American criminal law fulfill its goals?

Required Course

Final Exam Required

Criminal Procedure

Mr. James Krasnoo,

3 credits day; 3 credits evening.

Class discussion will focus on investigation of the cases in the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment Rights of criminal defendants. Class discussions will move from one sub-area to another within the Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment explorations. Class discussion and participation is vital to the subject matter. The course will also draw on recent Massachusetts cases so that a constant comparison between the United States Supreme Court and Supreme Judicial Court distinctions in this area will be addressed. There shall be one final exam consisting of two or three fact-filled, multi-issued questions requiring explanatory essays and application of the issues raised in class and from the text. May not also enroll in Constitutional Law/Criminal Procedure.

Prerequisite: Constitutional Law

Enrollment is limited: 20

Elective Course

Recommended for the Mass Bar

Final Exam Required

Cyberspace and Technology Law