SOC 3400 Criminal Procedure

An overview of the structure of the United States court system, sources of individuals' rights and the constitutional limitations on the prohibition of criminal conduct will provide a foundation for this study of criminal procedural law. This course will examine the legal continuum from the initial search and seizure of a suspect, to the arrest and interrogation, pre trial process, criminal trial, sentencing and punishment, and appeal and post conviction rules. Cross listed with CJ 3400. Enrollment limited to Criminal Justice majors or permission of instructor or department chair.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

SOC 2520

Offered

Fall