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

• Conduct and mental intent: 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: Criminal law teaches you how defendants can challenge charges using defences like self-defence, duress, or insanity.
• Penalties and outcomes: Sentencing guidelines and their application form a key part of criminal law education.

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

In Weymouth, expect to pay about £15/h for an hour of criminal law tuition.

Pricing can vary based on:

• The stage of study (secondary school, undergraduate, postgraduate, or bar prep)
• The tutor's experience and qualifications
• The duration and frequency of lessons
• The teaching mode (in-person or video call)

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

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

• Proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt: 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: 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: Each defence has its own conditions, and a tutor can help you apply them precisely to problem questions.

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

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