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A Persuasive Essay About Solitary Confinement
SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW
Summer 2012 2d Term
CRM 321

Instructor: Ralph Bailey, Jr., Esq.
Telephone: 404-775-9881 (cell) 404-855-5103 (office)
Morrow Campus Phone: 352-588-8402
Morrow Campus Fax: 352-588-8289
Office Hours: By Appointment e-mail: AttorneyBailey@yahoo.com

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION

Saturday 8:30am – 1:30 pm
Morrow Campus

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Samaha, Joel, Criminal Law, 10th Edition.

APA Publication Manual. 6th Edition, American Psychological Association. ISBN 10: 1433805618

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course consists of three (3) credit hours. This course will teach the student about the creation and application of substantive criminal law. This class will cover topics regarding the nature and origins of criminal law, substantive due process, elements of criminal liability, the doctrine of complicity, incomplete crimes, defenses of criminal liability, and the elements of crimes against persons, habitation, property, the public order, and morals.

Saint Leo University Core Value:

Personal Development. Saint Leo University stresses the development of every person’s mind, spirit and body for a balanced life. All members of the Saint Leo University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community.

Course Description:
This course covers the creation and application of substantive criminal law. Topics covered include the nature and origins of criminal law, substantive due process, elements of criminal liability, the doctrine of complicity, uncompleted crimes, defenses to criminal liability, and the elements of crimes against persons, habitation, property, the public order, and morals.

Course Policies
Students with Disabilities:
Students with disabilities who may need accommodation(s), should contact the Disability Office: email adaoffice@saintleo.edu , or call (352) 588-8464. For more information, please review the Policy and

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