Criminal lawLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to explain what criminal liability is.
You are able to list and explain penalties and other consequences for criminal acts.
You are able to identify the essential elements of the most common criminal acts.
You are able to explain how a penalty is imposed.
You are able to describe legal proceedings in criminal matters.

Content

How is penal liability determined?
What penalties for criminal acts are there in Finland?
What are the essential elements of the most common criminal acts?
How is a penalty determined?
What is the procedure of investigation and posing of penalties?

Materials

Legal proceedings and enforcement (5 ECTS credits)

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.