Criminal Law - Offenses Against the Person

Study for the Bar in Your Car by Angela Rutledge, LLM, LLB

Episode notes

Welcome to "Study for the Bar in Your Car," Episode 4: Criminal Law – Offenses Against the Person! Your AI hosts, Maude and Claude, are here to expertly guide you through Angela's invaluable law notes, breaking down the intricacies of crimes that directly impact individuals.

This episode delves into the core definitions and critical distinctions essential for bar exam success. We start with Assault and Battery, clarifying the "unlawful application of force" for battery—a general intent crime where even an offensive touch suffices. Then, we differentiate between assault as an "attempted battery" and "reasonable apprehension of immediate harmful contact."

Next, we unravel False Imprisonment and its aggravated cousin, Kidnapping

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MBEMEEAssault & BatteryStrict LiabilityCriminal LawKidnappingRobberyRapeCriminal