Evidence

Catalog description

In this course, students will learn the basic rules and procedures of the admission of evidence. Students will examine the structure and form of the court system and its participants. They will also examine admissible evidence gained by law enforcement with and without warrants. Students will examine the various forms and types of evidence to be admitted. They will examine expert and lay witnesses, privileges, and the form of examining witnesses. Finally, students will also examine relevance, authentication, and hearsay and its exceptions. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 231 and CRIM 232 .