Use of delictum

The materials in this section are mainly organised around a basic question on imputation. Each lesson proposes one. Each question is headed by a topic. The topics contain at least three basic cases, linked together and solved. In order to identify them easily, each has been given an expression. The cases that have already been solved will also help you to acquire the style of solving practical cases. The sources (jurisprudential or doctrinal) are also provided in order to locate them.

In each lesson you will find ....

Video and structure

A video introduction to the lesson and the lesson structure.

The "question core topic"

A question core topic which leads to a basic assumption or problem on which a number of questions are asked. It is worth reflecting on what this initial question implies.

The section "case studies inicales".  

In general, you will find three basic cases - solved in the "cases" section and linked to each other by informative texts. In order to identify them easily, each has been given an expression and numbering highlighting the lesson and the ordinal of each case. The cases (C) of Lesson 1 are those from C.11 to C.19, and so on.

In addition, each case is accompanied by one, two or three asterisks depending on its progressive difficulty.

The solved cases provided - in the "cases" section - will also help you to acquire the style of solving practical cases. The sources (jurisprudential or doctrinal) are also provided in order to locate them. The proven facts are usually taken from case law, and the place where they can be found is often provided.

The section "try it yourself" site  

Another case study is proposed for you to work on personally. You can find the solution in the Practical Cases section.

The section "to keep working".  

Links to the rest of the case studies in the lesson are provided. Many of the cases have been solved. The solutions to the cases have been elaborated on the basis of the Spanish law in force at the time, without taking into account questions of applicable law (retroactivity...).

The section "Notes on Anglo-American Law".  

bibliography For these materials, employee has been used: LaFave, Criminal Law, 5th edition, 2010; Kadish(et al.), Criminal Law and its Processes: Cases and Materials, New York, 2012; Kaplan/Weisberg/Binder, Criminal Law: Cases and Materials, New York, 2012. For this reason, some of the cases, concepts and classifications explained here may not coincide with the current UK regime. They have been prepared by Beatriz Goena.

The section "to find out more".  

The reference letter of other texts where the student can find more information is provided. References to doctrinal articles and chapters of manuals specifically recommended on topic are also included, together with some TECHNICAL NOTES that may be increased and improved over time.

These technical notes can be found at fill in Delictum. Their purpose is to provide doctrinal explanations of the solutions to the cases that are presented. They offer a brief summary of the most relevant issues in each of the lessons.

The section "questions from self-assessment"  

Each lesson concludes with a series of exercises at self-assessment, to ensure that you are familiar with the concepts needed to deal with the respective cases.

The section "synopsis

A synoptic table is also provided for each subject. These tables can be useful for financial aid in solving the case studies. The synopses provide an overview of a topic, even of the whole subject, which ensures review. They constitute the mind map of each lesson.

A wide range of cases are provided for resolution. Cases 11 to 19 correspond to Lesson 1, 21 to 29 to Lesson 2 and so on.

Each case is accompanied by one, two or three stars depending on its progressive difficulty, as you will see below.

section Solution

Solution to the case. Sometimes you can find a blue box that provides clues for a better understanding of the case.

section "keep moving forward".

Sometimes, between cases, between cases and explanations, the expression "For further progress" is used with the icon: the aim is to continue the study of subject by moving from one problem to another. Follow these steps.

You will find:

• A selection of precepts of the Spanish penal code frequently cited during the explanations of class is included. It is also advisable to use an edition of the complete penal code.

• A glossary of terms with their definitions and the places where they are used subject, to make them easier to find.