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Criminal law covers the rules and principles that govern how offences are defined, prosecuted, and punished.

• Actus reus and mens rea: Every criminal charge hinges on proving both a wrongful act and an intention to commit it.
• Categories of criminal conduct: You will study offences against the person, property crimes, fraud, and public order matters.
• Defences: You learn when the law recognises a valid excuse or justification that can reduce or eliminate liability.
• 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 Taunton averages £20/h.

This rate varies depending on several factors:

• The stage of study (secondary school, undergraduate, postgraduate, or bar prep)
• The instructor's credentials and track record
• The duration and frequency of lessons
• The lesson format (online, at home, or at the tutor's)

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Criminal law rests on a set of foundational principles that shape every offence, defence, and court procedure.

• 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.
• Building blocks of criminal liability: Most offences require both a prohibited act (actus reus) and a blameworthy state of mind (mens rea).
• The distinction between criminal and civil law: Unlike civil disputes between parties, a criminal conviction can result in imprisonment, fines, or a permanent record.
• 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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