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Studying criminal law means exploring the legal framework that defines wrongdoing and the consequences that follow.

• Conduct and mental intent: These two Latin principles form the backbone of most offences — the guilty act and the guilty mind.
• Categories of criminal conduct: Lessons cover serious offences such as murder and manslaughter alongside lesser-known statutory crimes.
• Defences: Understanding defences is essential for evaluating the strength of any criminal case.
• Penalties and outcomes: The subject also covers how courts decide on appropriate sentences and what factors influence the outcome.

One-to-one criminal law lessons let you go at your own pace and focus on the topics you find most challenging.

The average cost of criminal law lessons in Hove is around £20/h.

Pricing can vary based on:

• Your current level (A-level, LLB, LPC, SQE preparation)
• The tutor's experience and qualifications
• The number of hours booked per week
• The teaching mode (in-person or video call)

Many tutors offer package discounts for booking multiple lessons in advance.

To understand criminal law, you first need to grasp the core concepts that underpin the entire legal system.

• Proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt: In criminal law, the prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt — a much higher bar than in civil matters.
• Building blocks of criminal liability: Some strict liability offences are an exception — these require no proof of mental intent at all.
• The distinction between criminal and civil law: Grasping this distinction helps you understand why criminal proceedings follow such rigorous rules.
• When the law excuses liability: Defences such as self-defence, consent, duress, and automatism can reduce or remove criminal liability entirely.

A strong grasp of the fundamentals makes revision far more manageable and exam answers much more structured.

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