NCBE MBE

## Overview

Our free Criminal Law and Procedure notes cover everything you need to know for the NCBE Multistate Bar Examination (MBE). From homicide and other crimes, inchoate offenses, to constitutional protections for accused persons, we've got you covered. Whether you're intensively reviewing or looking to solidify specific concepts, these notes provide added peace of mind, knowing that you have a comprehensive resource to help consolidate and revise effectively for the MBE. Think something could be better? [Give us a shout on our contact page](/contact), and we'll take a look.

We've created detailed study guides for all NCBE MBE topics. Check out our other free notes below:

- [Civil Procedure](./ncbe-mbe-civil-procedure)
- [Constitutional Law](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-law)
- [Contracts](./ncbe-mbe-contracts)
- [Criminal Law and Procedure](./ncbe-mbe-criminal-law-and-procedure)
- [Evidence](./ncbe-mbe-evidence)
- [Real Property](./ncbe-mbe-real-property)
- [Torts](./ncbe-mbe-torts)

## 1. Homicide

- [Intended killings](./ncbe-mbe-homicide-intended-killings)
- [Premeditation, deliberation](./ncbe-mbe-homicide-premeditation-deliberation)
- [Provocation](./ncbe-mbe-homicide-provocation)
- [Unintended killings](./ncbe-mbe-homicide-unintended-killings)
- [Intent to injure](./ncbe-mbe-homicide-intent-to-injure)
- [Reckless and negligent killings](./ncbe-mbe-homicide-reckless-and-negligent-killings)
- [Felony murder](./ncbe-mbe-homicide-felony-murder)
- [Misdemeanor manslaughter](./ncbe-mbe-homicide-misdemeanor-manslaughter)

## 2. Other crimes

- [Theft and receiving stolen goods](./ncbe-mbe-other-crimes-theft-and-receiving-stolen-goods)
- [Robbery](./ncbe-mbe-other-crimes-robbery)
- [Burglary](./ncbe-mbe-other-crimes-burglary)
- [Assault and battery](./ncbe-mbe-other-crimes-assault-and-battery)
- [Rape; statutory rape](./ncbe-mbe-other-crimes-rape-statutory-rape)
- [Kidnapping](./ncbe-mbe-other-crimes-kidnapping)
- [Arson](./ncbe-mbe-other-crimes-arson)
- [Possession offenses](./ncbe-mbe-other-crimes-possession-offenses)

## 3. Inchoate crimes; parties

- [Inchoate offenses](./ncbe-mbe-inchoate-crimes-parties-inchoate-offenses)
- [Attempts](./ncbe-mbe-inchoate-crimes-parties-attempts)
- [Conspiracy](./ncbe-mbe-inchoate-crimes-parties-conspiracy)
- [Solicitation](./ncbe-mbe-inchoate-crimes-parties-solicitation)
- [Parties to crime](./ncbe-mbe-inchoate-crimes-parties-parties-to-crime)

## 4. General principles

- [Acts and omissions](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-acts-and-omissions)
- [State of mind](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-state-of-mind)
- [Required mental state](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-required-mental-state)
- [Strict liability](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-strict-liability)
- [Mistake of fact or law](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-mistake-of-fact-or-law)
- [Responsibility](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-responsibility)
- [Mental disorder](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-mental-disorder)
- [Intoxication](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-intoxication)
- [Causation](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-causation)
- [Justification and excuse](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-justification-and-excuse)
- [Jurisdiction](./ncbe-mbe-general-principles-jurisdiction)

## 5. Constitutional protection of accused persons

- [Arrest, search and seizure](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-arrest-search-and-seizure)
- [Confessions and privilege against self-incrimination](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-confessions-and-privilege-against-self-incrimination)
- [Lineups and other forms of identification](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-lineups-and-other-forms-of-identification)
- [Right to counsel](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-right-to-counsel)
- [Fair trial and guilty pleas](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-fair-trial-and-guilty-pleas)
- [Double jeopardy](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-double-jeopardy)
- [Cruel and unusual punishment](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-cruel-and-unusual-punishment)
- [Burdens of proof and persuasion](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-burdens-of-proof-and-persuasion)
- [Appeal and error](./ncbe-mbe-constitutional-protection-of-accused-persons-appeal-and-error)


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