Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Criminal Law — specifically, the four mental states of criminal intent under the Model Penal Code.
In this episode we discuss:
- The definitions of each of the states of criminal intent: purpose, knowledge, recklessness, and negligence
- Analyzing several hypos that illustrate intent under the Model Penal Code
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Resources:
- “Listen and Learn” series
- The Brainy Bar Bank: Streamlining Bar Study
- Podcast Episode 70: Tackling a California Bar Exam Essay: Criminal Law and Procedure
- Podcast Episode 79: Tackling an MEE Criminal Law/Procedure and Evidence Essay
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