Class 17: More Practice in Interpreting Criminal Statutes: Mens Rea and Mistake

Prepare:

Do:  Go back over the Food Coupon and Controlled Substance problems in light of our class discussion and be prepared to make arguments for both sides in class.

In Class:  Finish Food Coupon and Controlled Substance Problems

Reflect: 

I thought we had a good discussion today, and that you are making progress on interpreting criminal statutes.  This is, without a doubt, the most difficult material in the course, and you seem to be handling it well.

We will practice more with the remaining problems.  Make sure you are keeping a "map" of how you go about this type of problem solving.  It will help you a lot in the long run.

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