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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.
• Categories of criminal conduct: You will study offences against the person, property crimes, fraud, and public order matters.
• Defences: Understanding defences is essential for evaluating the strength of any criminal case.
• Sentencing and punishment: 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.

Criminal law tutors in York typically charge £18/h per hour.

The cost depends on:

• The stage of study (secondary school, undergraduate, postgraduate, or bar prep)
• The teacher's expertise and legal background
• The duration and frequency of lessons
• The lesson format (online, at home, or at the tutor's)

Most teachers offer a free trial lesson so you can assess their teaching style before committing.

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.
• 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: Grasping this distinction helps you understand why criminal proceedings follow such rigorous rules.
• Key legal defences: 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.

With 5/5, criminal law teachers in York show excellent results.

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