<概要/Course Content Summary>
This course will introduce the general outline of American criminal law. Topics covered shall include crimes, defenses, and criminal procedure. The class will be conducted primarily in English using selected American criminal cases. Students should be prepared to answer questions suitable to a high level seminar course.
<到達目標/Goals,Aims>
Students should obtain a general understanding of American criminal law as well as greater familiarity reading legal English.
<授業計画/Schedule>
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1
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Introduction: Crimes
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Reading assignments will be announced.
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2
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Homicide
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3
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Felony Murder
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4
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Manslaughter
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5
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Rape, Statutory Rape
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6
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Burglary, Robbery, Larceny
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7
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Inchoate Crimes: Conspiracy, Solicitation, Attempt
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8
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Defenses: Intoxication, Insanity, Entrapment
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9
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Criminal Procedure
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10
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Search and Seizure Part I
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11
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Search and Seizure Part II
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12
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Warrant Exceptions
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13
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Grand Jury
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14
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Verdict and Sentencing
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15
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Review
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<成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria>
Class Participation
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50%
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Final Report
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50%
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Minimum 2/3 class attendance required.
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