PA Bar Exam · Criminal Law
Criminal Law for the Pennsylvania Bar Exam
Substantive criminal law and procedure
58+ Cards15 Topics69% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Criminal Law
Homicide
Defenses
Property Crimes
Inchoate Crimes
Parties to Crime
Assault
Sexual Offenses
Motor Vehicle Offenses
Fraud Offenses
Harassment
Public Order
Offenses Against Administration
Weapons Offenses
Drug Offenses
Juvenile Justice
Sample Criminal Law Questions
1What are the elements of murder under Pennsylvania law?
2Define first-degree murder in Pennsylvania and state whether premeditation/deliberation is required.
3What is second degree murder in Pennsylvania?
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
58+
Flashcards
15
Topics
69%
Pass Rate
909+
Students
Criminal Law for Pennsylvania 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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