• The general part of the criminal law is “general” because it is not unique to any one crime. For example, underlying every crime is a prohibited act or omission.

• The special part of the criminal law defines specific crimes and their elements.

• Conduct crimes are offenses for which engaging in a prohibited act constitutes the full offense.

• Result crimes are offenses that are not complete without actual harm. The classic example is murder.

Questions:-

1. What is the general part of the criminal law? Provide an example.
2. What is the special part of the criminal law? Provide an example.
3. Offer an example of a conduct crime and a result crime. Explain your answer.