Overview
Description
Overview of criminal law and procedure. Diverse viewpoints of major issues in management of criminal matters. Processing cases from arraignment to parole.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- analyze and apply statutory law in criminal cases, synthesizing elements of crimes and delineating jurisdictional differences as they relate to burdens of proof for prosecution and defense.
- distinguish case law from statutory law and discuss how they are integrated, especially relating to rights of defendants.
- develop a comprehensive understanding of court procedures in criminal cases.
- discuss court decisions and their applicability to various scenarios.
- identify and apply appropriate constitutional provisions to issues arising in criminal case procedure.