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BCJ 3601 , Criminal Law 1 Cou rse Learning Outcomes for Unit II Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. Define terms related to criminal law. 1.1 Define terms related to criminal liability and the elements of crimes 1.2 Explain the concept of an inchoate crime. 3. Analyze legal issues presented in court cases. 3.1 Evaluate whether simple negligence can provide the basis for criminal liability. 3.2 Determine what constitutes the corpus delicti of an offense as well as what constitutes a “substantial step” toward commission of a target offense. 4. Analyze key concepts related to criminal law. 4.1 Identify the crime of attempt. 4.2 Explain the common law categor ies used to describe parties to a crime. 4.3 Compare conspiracy and criminal solicitation. Reading Assignment Chapter 2 : Criminal Liability and the Essence of Crime Chapter 3 : Expanding the Concept of Crime Chapter 4 : Extending Criminal Liability: Inchoa te Offenses and Parties to Crime Read the following handouts: “What Constitutes the Corpus Delicti of an Offense? ” “For Purposes of Criminal Attempt , What Constitutes A ‘Substantial Step’ Toward Commission of the Targeted Offense? ” “Can a Private Corporation be Held Liable for the Crime of Homicide? Unit Lesson Please view the Unit II, Part 1 Presentation and Unit II, Part 2 Presentation located underneath the Unit II Study G uide in your course in Blackboard . UNIT II STUDY GUIDE Criminal Liability