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Sacramento City College Course Info

Sacramento, California

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ADMJ 320

Concepts of Criminal Law

This course examines the philosophy and structure of criminal law in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case studies to introduce students to criminal law and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. The course will also include some discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses of crimes. (C-ID AJ 120)

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC

Recommended courses:
ENGWR 101 - College Writing
Min Grade: C
and
ENGRD 310 - Critical Reading as Critical Thinking
Min Grade: C