Podcast Episodes

Evidence Law Lecture 1 (of 3) (Part 2): Relevance and Witness Examination.

Evidence law ensures fair, efficient, and reliable trials by determining what information is admissible in court. The Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) guide federal courts and influence state rules, p…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Evidence Law Lecture 1 (of 3): Relevance and Witness Examination

Lecture 1 Summary: Relevance and Witness Examination

Introduction to Evidence

Evidence law governs the admissibility of information in court to ensure fair, efficient, and reliable trials. The Federa…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Law & Procedure: Lecture 4 (of 4): Criminal Appeals, Habeas Corpus Petitions, and Exam Review

Summary of Criminal Law & Procedure – Day 4

Introduction

Day 4 focuses on post-conviction relief and exam preparation. The session covers:

Criminal Appeals – The appellate process, standards of revie…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Law & Procedure Summary

This briefing document provides a comprehensive review of criminal law and procedure, covering substantive law, constitutional protections, and trial procedures. Key areas include:

Mental States: The…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Law & Procedure – Lecture 3 (of 4) (Part2): Criminal Procedure: 5th and 6th Amendments, Pretrial, and Trial Procedures

Lecture 3 of Criminal Law & Procedure focuses on constitutional safeguards in criminal cases, specifically the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, as well as pretrial and trial procedures.

The Fifth Amendment…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Law & Procedure – Lecture 3 (of 4): Criminal Procedure: 5th and 6th Amendments, Pretrial, and Trial Procedures

Summary of Criminal Procedure – Lecture 3

Introduction

Lecture 3 focuses on constitutional protections in criminal proceedings, covering the Fifth and Sixth Amendments and pretrial and trial procedur…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Law & Procedure –Lecture 2 (of 4) (Part 2): Substantive Criminal Law—Defenses and Introduction to Procedure

The lecture covers defenses to crimes and an introduction to criminal procedure, focusing on the Fourth Amendment.

Defenses to Crimes:

Capacity Defenses include insanity, infancy, and intoxication.

I…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Law & Procedure – Lecture 2 (of 4): Substantive Criminal Law—Defenses and Introduction to Procedure

Summary of Criminal Procedure – Day 2

Introduction

Day 2 covers criminal defenses and an introduction to criminal procedure, focusing on legal justifications and constitutional protections under the …

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Law & Procedure – Lecture 1 (of 4) (Part 2): Substantive Criminal Law—Crimes and Elements

This lecture covers the core principles of criminal law, focusing on the elements of a crime, crimes against persons and property, and inchoate offenses.

Elements of a Crime:

Actus Reus is the physic…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Law & Procedure – Lecture 1 (of 4): Substantive Criminal Law—Crimes and Elements

I. Elements of Crimes

Actus Reus (The Guilty Act)

A crime requires a voluntary act or an omission where a legal duty exists.

Involuntary acts (e.g., seizures) do not qualify.

Mens Rea (The Guilty Min…

Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago