Criminal Law Fundamentals
Twenty-chapter textbook on elements of crime, defenses, sentencing, procedure, cybercrime, and the criminal justice system.
Complete each chapter's 5-question quiz (instant feedback), then pass the 10-question course review, then the 20-question final exam (score at the end) to earn course completion on your profile.
ForgEd courses are for general education and logical foundations. They do not replace professional certification, licensure, or cert-level competence.
Skills you will gain
- Elements of Crime
- Criminal Defenses
- Criminal Procedure
- Criminal Justice
Chapters
- 1
Chapter 1: Elements of a Crime
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Chapter 2: Mens Rea and Actus Reus
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- 3
Chapter 3: Homicide Offenses
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- 4
Chapter 4: Assault, Battery, and Violent Crimes
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- 5
Chapter 5: Property and Theft Crimes
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Chapter 6: Inchoate Crimes: Attempt and Conspiracy
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- 7
Chapter 7: Justification Defenses
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Chapter 8: Excuse Defenses
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Chapter 9: Accomplice and Vicarious Liability
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- 10
Chapter 10: Sentencing and Punishment
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Chapter 11: Juvenile Justice
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Chapter 12: White-Collar Crime
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Chapter 13: Drug and Controlled Substance Offenses
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Chapter 14: Cybercrime and Digital Evidence
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Chapter 15: Victims' Rights and Restitution
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Chapter 16: Police Powers and Limits
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Chapter 17: Prosecution and Plea Bargaining
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Chapter 18: Trial Rights and Procedures
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Chapter 19: Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief
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Chapter 20: The Criminal Justice System
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