Criminal Law

Criminal law guides covering the elements of crimes, criminal defenses, trial procedure, evidence rules, sentencing guidelines, and constitutional protections for the accused.

Learning Path — 18 articles

1 Elements of Crime: Actus Reus, Mens Rea, and Criminal Liability Learn the essential elements of a crime — actus reus, mens rea, concurrence, and causation — that prosecutors must prove … 8 min Start Here 2 Criminal Defense Strategies: Building a Strong Case for the Accused Criminal Defense Strategies: Building a Strong Case for the Accused. A practical guide to criminal defense strategies, … 8 min Start Here 3 Criminal Procedure Overview: From Arrest to Appeal Criminal Procedure Overview: From Arrest to Appeal. A straightforward look at criminal procedure overview, covering what … 8 min Start Here 4 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: The Highest Standard of Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: The Highest Standard of Proof. Discover the principles and practices of beyond reasonable … 8 min 5 Plea Bargaining Guide: How Plea Deals Work in Criminal Cases Plea Bargaining Guide: How Plea Deals Work in Criminal Cases. A practical guide to plea bargaining guide, covering key … 8 min 6 Sentencing Guidelines: How Criminal Sentences Are Determined Sentencing Guidelines: How Criminal Sentences Are Determined. A practical guide to sentencing guidelines, covering key … 8 min 7 White Collar Crime: Fraud, Embezzlement, and Financial Offenses White Collar Crime: Fraud, Embezzlement, and Financial Offenses. A practical guide to white collar crime, covering key … 8 min 8 Violent Crime Law: Homicide, Assault, Robbery, and Related Offenses Violent Crime Law: Homicide, Assault, Robbery, and Related Offenses. An accessible introduction to violent crime law, … 8 min 9 Drug Crime Law: Possession, Trafficking, and Federal Drug Offenses Drug Crime Law: Possession, Trafficking, and Federal Drug Offenses. A practical guide to drug crime law, covering key … 8 min 10 Juvenile Justice: The Legal System for Minors in Criminal Court Juvenile Justice: The Legal System for Minors in Criminal Court. Discover the principles and practices of juvenile … 8 min 11 Evidence Law Guide: Rules of Evidence in Criminal Trials Evidence Law Guide: Rules of Evidence in Criminal Trials. An accessible introduction to evidence law guide, exploring … 8 min 12 Miranda Rights Guide: Understanding Your Right to Remain Silent Miranda Rights Guide: Understanding Your Right to Remain Silent. A practical guide to miranda rights guide, covering key … 8 min 13 Bail Bond System: How Bail Works in Criminal Cases Bail Bond System: How Bail Works in Criminal Cases. Build your understanding of bail bond system with clear explanations … 8 min 14 Grand Jury Guide: How Grand Juries Work in Criminal Cases Grand Jury Guide: How Grand Juries Work in Criminal Cases. Build your understanding of grand jury guide with clear … 8 min 15 Appeal Process Criminal: How to Appeal a Criminal Conviction Appeal Process Criminal: How to Appeal a Criminal Conviction. A practical guide to appeal process criminal, covering key … 8 min 16 Victim Rights Law: Legal Protections for Crime Victims Victim Rights Law: Legal Protections for Crime Victims. Discover the principles and practices of victim rights law in … 8 min Advanced 17 Self-Defense Law: When You Can Legally Use Force to Protect Yourself Self-Defense Law: When You Can Legally Use Force to Protect Yourself. A practical guide to self defense law, covering … 8 min Advanced 18 Criminal Records Expungement: How to Clear Your Criminal Record Criminal Records Expungement: How to Clear Your Criminal Record. A practical guide to criminal records expungement, … 8 min Advanced