Criminal Law
Overview
Subject area
LAW
Catalog Number
150
Course Title
Criminal Law
Department(s)
Description
This course provides students with a basic understanding of criminal law, its development, purpose and administration within the US constitutional system. This course will consider the purpose of punishment, the historical development of the criminal laws, the elements of crimes, group criminality and defenses to crimes. The requirements for establishing criminal liability, including burden of proof, presumptions and the constitutional limitations on the government?s use of the criminal law will be analyzed and discussed.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Course Attributes
MECJ - ME_CRIM_3 (Criminology)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
010665