LEGL 1360 Criminal Law

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides a study of state and federal criminal laws and procedures and the paralegal’s role in criminal cases.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate a command of the basic legal terminology used in criminal law and procedure;
demonstrate knowledge of the structure and organization of the criminal justice system;
demonstrate understanding of constitutional provisions designed to protect the accused;
demonstrate understanding of the pretrial procedure, the trial process, and appeal; and
demonstrate understanding of the basic elements of crimes and their defenses.

Prerequisite(s): LEGL 1300 with a “C” or better