IURI 211
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF
CRIMINAL LAW
Text Book:
Updated by SV Hoctor-CR
“Snyman’s “Criminal Law” 7th ed
Your Lecturers
(PC) Adv René Koraan / Law Building F5 / Room
G05
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(MC) Tjaart Viljoen / Law Building G13 / Room
G21
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Consultation hours
Post on eFundi this week
IF YOU WANT TO BE
SOMEBODY,
IF YOU WANT TO GO
SOMEWHERE,
YOU BETTER WAKE
UP AND PAY
ATTENTION! ( Sister Act II)
05/16/2025 3
IMPORTANT!!
Power points on Efundi but not for study
purposes
Dates for tests will be available as soon as
possible. (Efundi)
Preparation essential (Study Guide).
What is expected of you
Punctuality (with everything).
Preparation
Cooperation.
Honesty
Respect
Speak up if you have a problem.
Enjoy the class!!!
What you expect from me??
I’m Listening
What to expect
You can expect practical exercises
I am here to help you, not to force you
Forget about spoon feeding
You will have to work very hard
Assessment
Test 1 – su 1-3 (1st assessment =50%) / 50 marks
Test 2 - su 4-6 (written assessment = 50%) / 50 marks
Test 3- su 6-8 (sit-down test=50%) /50 marks
Dates will be communicated and posted on e-fundi
Best two tests count towards your module mark.
50% +50% = 100% - 50% (participation)
Exam 50% (exam)
Module Mark 100% (Final mark)
No oral tests / No sick tests
No exception
We start NOW!
What is wrong with the following? (or is
there?)
X robbed a Mcdonalds' on Friday with a toy
gun. He was arrested and is charged with
armed robbery.
Next class
Study Unit 1
Look at the outcomes.
Be prepared!