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Criminal law lessons take you through the core concepts used to identify, charge, and try criminal offences.

• Actus reus and mens rea: Every criminal charge hinges on proving both a wrongful act and an intention to commit it.
• Types of offences: You will study offences against the person, property crimes, fraud, and public order matters.
• Legal defences and justifications: Criminal law teaches you how defendants can challenge charges using defences like self-defence, duress, or insanity.
• Penalties and outcomes: The subject also covers how courts decide on appropriate sentences and what factors influence the outcome.

A private tutor can help you work through case law, essay technique, and exam strategy so you master each area with confidence.

The hourly rate for criminal law lessons in Plymouth averages £17/h.

The cost depends on:

• The stage of study (secondary school, undergraduate, postgraduate, or bar prep)
• The instructor's credentials and track record
• The duration and frequency of lessons
• Where the sessions take place

Comparing several profiles helps you find the best value for your studies.

The basics of criminal law give you the framework to analyse any criminal scenario with clarity and confidence.

• The burden and standard of proof: The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and this principle runs through every stage of a criminal trial.
• The elements of an offence: Most offences require both a prohibited act (actus reus) and a blameworthy state of mind (mens rea).
• Public versus private law: Criminal law is a matter of public law — the state prosecutes offenders on behalf of society, not on behalf of individuals.
• When the law excuses liability: Defences such as self-defence, consent, duress, and automatism can reduce or remove criminal liability entirely.

Once these basics are secure, you can confidently tackle more advanced topics like homicide, fraud, and inchoate offences.

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