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This course covers the general principles of criminal law and procedure, elements of crimes
against person and property, parties to a crime, defenses to crimes.
Analysis of procedural law relating to arrest, search and seizure, rights to counsel and a
jury, evidentiary issues, sentencing and appeal.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Evaluate basic principles of criminal law.
- Apply the principles of criminal law in analyzing hypothetical fact patterns.
- Assess and differentiate criminal law issues and apply legal rules and analysis to those issues in order to reach a conclusion.
- Analyze and synthesize statutory and case law in criminal law and procedure by reading and briefing important statutes and cases.
- Apply the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system through a study of a simulated case as it progresses through the system.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 48 - Criminal Law and Procedures will be able to:
- analyze and synthesize statutory and case law in criminal law and procedure by reading and briefing important statutes and cases.
- apply the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system through a study of a simulated case as it progresses through the system.
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