Episodes

  • Chapter 2. Burden of Proof
    Oct 11 2024

    Who's burden is it to bear?

    In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 2 of the Penal Code, concerning the Burden of Proof. Through multiple examples based on text law, Jim and Amy provide a comprehensive understanding of how the burden of proof is decided and to what level that proof must reach.

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    11 mins
  • Chapter 6. Culpability Generally
    Oct 25 2024

    When is someone at fault?

    In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 6 of the Penal Code, concerning General Culpability. By looking further into the code, Jim and Amy give a more approachable understanding of how culpability is assessed and asserted.

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    27 mins
  • Chapter 7. Criminal Responsibility for Conduct of Another
    Oct 25 2024

    Guilty by association.

    In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 7 of the Penal Code, concerning Criminal Responsibility. As they dig into the code, Jim and Amy give a more approachable understanding of how people can be charged through complicity, collaboration, or association.

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    13 mins