LAW 3840 - Criminal Law and Procedure

This course surveys the laws and procedures underlying the American criminal justice system. After an introduction to the philosophy and sources of criminal law, the course investigates the legal definition of particular crimes and studies their elements. Legal procedures from arrest, through pre-trial and trial phases, to sentencing, probation and parole are also considered, together with relevant evidentiary topics.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 2620 or consent of instructor.

Credits: 4 hours