Learning Objectives
- Summarize the historical development of the law and explain the reforms introduced by the Classical School.
- Identify the basic principles and goals associated with the rule of law.
- Compare the two main sources of criminal law: common law and constitutional law.
- Explain the differences between the different types of law.
- Define the elements of a crime and two main classifications of crime.
- Review the types of criminal defenses available to defendants.
- Discuss how legal standards and practices have evolved in recent history.
- Distinguish the importance of victim rights and their role in the criminal justice system.