This course introduces substantive criminal law and procedural rights of the accused. Upon completion, students should be able to explain elements of specific crimes and assist an attorney in preparing a criminal case.
Emphasis is placed on the processing of a criminal charge from arrest through trial.
Understand the substantive criminal law. Understand and explain the procedural rights of an accused. Understand and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the various defenses to criminal prosecutions. Be able to describe the process of a criminal charge from its beginning through the trial phase. At registration students will be asked to provide a valid e-mail address.