Posted: August 19th, 2016

Describe the purposes of criminal law. Describe the two main functions of criminal law. Describe the written sources of American criminal law and their purposes.

Write a paper examining certain aspects of criminal law. In your paper complete the following:
o Describe the purposes of criminal law. Describe the two main functions of criminal law. Describe the written sources of American criminal law and their purposes.
o Describe how criminal responsibility can be limited. Identify one justification and excuse defense. Explain why they are used.
o Describe the procedural safeguards that protect American Constitutional rights. Include the Bill of Rights.