SOC-307 Topics in Criminal Law and Procedure

This course will survey material related to criminal law and criminal procedure, such as court operations. Sample topics may include regulations and case law associated with arrest, search and seizure law, rules of evidence, trials, plea bargaining & incarceration, theories of criminal liability, essential elements of criminal responsibility, classifications of crimes, elements of crime, defenses to criminal responsibility, and theories of punishment and consequence. Students may repeat this course.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

SOC-115 must be completed prior to taking this course.