SOCJ 350 The Criminal Process

This course provides an overview of the criminal process from arrest through trial and sentencing. It includes discussions of the law and procedures applicable at each stage, including classification of crimes, warrants, searches and seizures, confessions, evidence, preservation, preliminary hearings, motions, pleas, and trials. Particular crimes are treated substantively as necessary to supply examples. Practical exercises are contemplated.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

SOC 111 (C); SOCJ 150 (C); SOCJ 215 (C)

Distribution

Advanced

Notes

140-UG Level 4 Advanced