This advanced course in criminal law focuses on the law of homicide. The course will examine the constituent elements, available defences and relationship between forms of culpable homicide. The course will also address the prosecution and defence of homicide
charges, as well as evidentiary and procedural issues that frequently arise in homicide cases. In addition, the course will explore jury instructions at various stages of the trial.
Method of Evaluation:
Class participation - 25%
Mid-term legal writing assignment (not to exceed 12 pages) - 25%
Final legal writing assignment (not to exceed 20 pages) - 50%