CJ 6620 - Current Trends in Criminal Law and Procedure

3 Semester Hour(s)

This course is divided into two main sections, substantive and procedural criminal law. The course examines the development of criminal law, elements of offense, types of offenses and defenses, and case analysis. We provide a critical review through case studies of recent trends and developments on the interpretation of major portions of the United States Constitution concerning individual liberties, and the rights of criminal defendants in the criminal justice system.