Episode 10? Yes Episode 10 of Understanding Basic Criminal Law!! In this episode we go over accomplices. Accomplices were discussed back in Episode 2: Classifying Crimes Part 1. I provide analysis on Accessory after the fact and different ways to become an accomplice in a crime.

In this episode I focus on the four goals of the Criminal Justice system which are retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, and Incapacitation. I provide examples and studies on these 4 goals.

In this episode I talk a little bit about the death penalty. The historical significance and the most notorious death penalty cases.

What is the M’Naughten rule? In this episode we cover the M’Naughten rule and different insanity defenses. There are 4 types of insanity defenses. I go over the importance and historical significance of the insanity plea.

In this episode I go over the different the criminal court procedures, such as arraignment, plea-bargaining, The pre-liminary hearing, and the trial. The Miranda warning and its precedent is discussed.

In this special episode I discuss the famous court case and film documentary Central Park Five. I discuss the case, the historical significance along with some concepts in the film itself. You can check out the Film documentary online. Ladies and Gentlemen sit back and enjoy.

This episode focuses on the roles of the defense attorney, prosecutor, and the judge. Prosecutorial Misconduct is briefly mentioned and how exculpatory evidence can lead to a wrongful conviction.

(WARNING: LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED) This episode contains sexually explicit content that might be sensitive to some listeners. This is part 2 and the conclusion of classifying crimes. In this episode I continue with felonies, the difference between robbery, theft, larceny, and burglary, notorious financial crimes and white collar crimes are talked about and crimes against people such as rape, sexual assault, and kidnapping.

In this episode I cover the 6 different types of crimes. I provide examples of each type of crime, treason, espionage, misdemeanors, infractions, inchoate offenses, and felonies. Fasten your seatbelts because you are in for a ride!

On this first episode of Understanding Basic Criminal Law, we go over the importance of Mens Rea and Actus Reus. The Actus Reus and the Mens Rea will be needed in the foundation of Criminal law being discussed in future episodes.