CRJ 8060 - Advanced Criminal Law and Procedure

Credit Hours: 3

Law is at the very core of the criminal justice system and its problems. Accordingly, this course will cover critical trends in substantive and procedural criminal law, including civil rights, hate crimes, and terrorism provisions at the federal and state levels. U.S. Supreme Court cases, particularly those surrounding search and seizure and the use of force, will be covered as well as other law-related key issues around the country