CRJ 3970 - Law and Evidence

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a comprehensive review of evidentiary principles and reveals how judges and trial lawyers actually think about evidentiary rules - particularly the Federal Rules of Evidence. It will show how evidentiary issues arise before and during trial. The course will logically track the stages of a trial, from the opening statement(s) through direct examination, cross examination and closing arguments. Students will be required to advocate their respective case utilizing the evidentiary principles in a real criminal court environment and must use due diligence in preparing their respective roles.

Prerequisite: CRJ 1000