JUST 4280 - Criminal Law

3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)

Comprehensive exploration of substantive criminal laws at both the state and federal levels. Topics include affirmative defenses, elements of individual crimes, and judicially created legal doctrines, such as the Exclusionary Rule and the expectation of privacy. Constitutional principles and the application of the Bill of Rights are also examined. Preq: JUST 2880 or SOC 2880.