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    1. Introduction to Criminal Law

    7m 52s
    Introduction to Criminal Law

    2. Theories of Punishment

    9m 29s
    Theories of Punishment

    3. Elements of a Crime

    10m 5s
    Actus Reus
    7m 12s
    Causation
    15m 13s
    Mens Rea

    4. Inchoate Crimes

    8m 43s
    Accomplice Liability
    14m 44s
    Attempt
    10m 19s
    Conspiracy
    4m 13s
    Solicitation

    5. Homicide and Murder

    5m 13s
    Felony Murder
    14m 23s
    Homicide Review
    13m 29s
    Involuntary Manslaughter and Depraved Heart
    9m 36s
    Murder Part I
    6m 45s
    Murder Part II; Intent to Kill
    13m 8s
    Voluntary Manslaughter

    6. Theft Crimes

    5m 52s
    Burglary
    4m 50s
    Embezzlement
    6m 55s
    False Pretenses
    3m 22s
    Kidnapping
    4m 26s
    Robbery
    9m 29s
    Theft Crimes and Larceny
    7m 17s
    Theft Review

    7. Rape

    3m 19s
    Rape

    8. Arson

    5m 56s
    Arson

    9. Defenses and Self Defense

    19m 29s
    Defense of Others and Property
    4m 6s
    Duress and Necessity
    4m 59s
    Insanity
    9m 57s
    Introduction to Defenses and Self Defense
    7m 21s
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    Mistake and Impossibility

    In this video, you should consider the following:

    • Factual Mistake is a defense if it negates the required intent of the crime.
    • Mistake of law is never a defense.

    Delivered by:Professor Melissa A. Hale

    Video Takeaway: Mistake and Impossibility

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    • Mistake and Impossibility – Larceny
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