This course presents a foundational overview of criminal law and procedure, and introduces the student to the penal code, crimes and the criminal justice system. The student will learn to differentiate between criminal and civil standards of proof, and how they’re applied. This course will illustrate the distinction between criminal law and criminal procedure, principals of criminal jurisdiction, as well as constitutional limits related to criminal procedure. This course provides a review of criminal law and procedure, and will cover pertinent topics, including types of criminal offenses, defenses to crimes, intent and the result of not meeting the applicable standard of proof. The students will also discuss the components of criminal procedure and how it affects the investigative stages of a case, including the pre-trial and charging stages.