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Understanding Criminal Law
At Peter Johnson Law, we want our clients and community to feel empowered when navigating the justice system. Explore the basics of criminal law below.
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Part 1: Foundations of Criminal Law
Part 2: Key Concepts of Criminal Law
Part 3: Criminal Procedure
Part 4: Inchoate Incomplete Crimes
Part 5: Roles in Crime
Part 6: Crimes Against Property
Part 7: Crimes Against Persons
Part 8: Defenses in Criminal Law
Part 9: Sentencing and Punishment
What is a failure of proof defense?
A failure of proof defense is when the prosecutor didn’t prove every element.
What is self-defense?
What is an affirmative defense?
What is duress?
What is jury nullification?
What are the defenses to murder?
What are the defenses to manslaughter?
What is premeditated murder?
What are the defenses to battery?
What are the defenses to assault?
What are the defenses to kidnapping?
What are the defenses to false imprisonment?
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