Being charged with a crime can be overwhelming. For many people, it is their first experience with the justice system, and it often happens suddenly. One moment life feels normal, and the next it is ...

The question of why people choose to commit crimes—often in the face of severe consequences—is at the root of criminal psychology, a branch of study that focuses on the intentions and behaviors of ...

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Mistake of law as a defense to criminal liability deserves a second look. The proposition that a defendant should be able to raise a mistake of law defense to a charge that he committed a malum ...

Criminal defense cases begin the moment a person is accused of a crime, often bringing fear, confusion, and serious consequences that can affect freedom The post Understanding the Role of a Criminal ...

Dr Loughnan’s research on responsibility in criminal law is supported by the Australian Research Council (ARC) (No. DE130100418). Welcome to Biology and Blame, a series of articles examining ...