Criminal Law Exam Notes | HD | LAW2394 (2406) RMIT Juris Doctor | 2025 Study Guide

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Cramming for your LAW2394 (2406) Criminal Law exam? These notes are all you need. These notes are your go-to guide for mastering Criminal Law at RMIT. They cover all the key areas of the subject, providing easy-to-understand explanations that will get you exam-ready without the overwhelm. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Introduction to criminal law Get a solid grasp of the basics: what criminal responsibility means, key legal principles, and how criminal law differs from civil law. The criminal process: investigation, arrest, and sentencing Understand how criminal cases progress, from investigation and arrest to sentencing. You’ll learn about procedural safeguards and the roles of law enforcement in the process. Bail, the trial process, and appeals Everything you need to know about bail, how a trial is structured, the role of judges and juries, and how the appeals process works when someone challenges a conviction or sentence. Assault Break down the offence of assault: what makes an assault, the different types, and the legal consequences that follow. Murder Dive deep into what constitutes murder. Learn about intent, causation, and malice aforethought, and how to prove guilt in a murder charge. Manslaughter Learn the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, and how specific defences or circumstances can reduce a murder charge to manslaughter. Sexual offences Get clear on the legal definitions of consent, the elements of offences like rape, and the protections available for victims under the law. Defences Explore criminal defences such as self-defence, provocation, duress, and insanity. You’ll see how these defences are used in different situations and what they mean for a case. Theft, fraud, and other property offences Understand property crimes like theft, fraud, burglary, and robbery. Learn what needs to be proven for each offence and the legal ramifications. Attempts What does it mean to attempt a crime? Get a grasp on what counts as an attempt in criminal law and how it differs from preparation. Complicity Learn about secondary liability, including the role of accomplices and what happens when someone assists or encourages the commission of a crime. These notes are designed to help you study efficiently and effectively. Each section is direct and to the point, with everything you need to know for the exam, whether you're cramming or just doing a last-minute revision. Perfect for last-minute study or a quick refresher right before the Criminal Law exam.