CRJU 4410

Criminal Law and Constitutional Procedures

This course focuses on substantive criminal law and constitutional rights of the accused in criminal proceedings. Course content includes the legal elements of major crimes. It also addresses legal aspects of investigation, search and seizure, arrest, custodial interrogation, the appointment of counsel, and constitutional rights that apply during trials (e.g., right to confront witnesses, be protected against self-incrimination, be tried by a jury of ones peers, etc.) Rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court are also examined.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 to 3