Criminal Procedure

Catalog description

This course examines the constitutional policy making of the United States Supreme Court in the area of criminal procedure. Students will primarily be exploring some of the basic protections that the Bill of Rights affords citizens against the government in the sphere of criminal justice. Students will attain a basic understanding of the law of criminal procedure and the political dynamics that are involved in the development of criminal procedure policy and doctrine. Students will attain an ability to critically analyze legal case law and apply legal principles to factual situations. Students will attain an ability to discuss legal and policy issues in a disciplined and cogent manner. Restrictions: No Freshman, unless under special circumstances. Offered At least once a year in spring.