Unit details
MLP233 - Criminal Law and Procedure
| Offered at: | (G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (Not available to Bachelor of Laws students) |
| Unit chair: | J Clarke |
| Coordinator: | M Cookson (G, X) |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLL214 and MLL218 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Topics include: the nature and purpose of criminal law; sources of criminal law (common law and codes jurisdictions); classifications of offences; elements of criminal liability; participants in criminal activity; homicide; assault; property offences including 'white collar' crime; attempt; defences; criminal investigations (prosecution and defence); the roles of the DPP, NCA and Crown Solicitor; bail; summary proceedings; preliminary examination into indictable offences; trial of indictable offences; rules of evidence; sentencing; appeal.
Assessment
Written Assignment (Essay) 3000 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2722 | $2846 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
