NY Bar Exam · Criminal Law
Criminal Law for the New York Bar Exam
Substantive criminal law and procedure
82+ Cards21 Topics63% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Criminal Law
Homicide
Assault and Battery
Property Crimes
Defenses
Inchoate Crimes
Parties to Crime
Crimes Against Persons
Mental States
Assault
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Arson
Sex Offenses
Kidnapping
Stalking
Menacing
Drug Offenses
Weapons
DWI
Crimes Against Justice
Sample Criminal Law Questions
1What are the elements of murder under New York Penal Law?
2What constitutes first degree murder under New York Penal Law?
3What constitutes second-degree murder under New York law?
What You'll Master
Master homicide distinctions (murder degrees, manslaughter)
Learn mens rea requirements for each crime
Memorize theft crimes and their elements
Understand defenses (justification, excuse, mitigation)
Nail inchoate offenses and accomplice liability
82+
Flashcards
21
Topics
63%
Pass Rate
908+
Students
Criminal Law for New York Bar Exam FAQ
What Criminal Law topics are covered?
Our flashcards cover homicide (all degrees), assault, battery, theft crimes (larceny, robbery, burglary, etc.), sex offenses, defenses, inchoate crimes, and accomplice liability.
How do flashcards help distinguish similar crimes?
Criminal Law has many overlapping crimes. Our flashcards emphasize the distinguishing elements—like the difference between larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses.
Are defenses thoroughly covered?
Yes. We cover self-defense, defense of others, necessity, duress, intoxication, insanity (all tests), and other defenses with their specific requirements.
Do you cover both common law and MPC approaches?
Yes. Where relevant, our flashcards note both common law and Model Penal Code approaches, especially for homicide and mens rea.
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