Seminar in Criminal Procedure

Catalog description

This is a case-driven capstone course that requires seniors to read, analyze, and apply legal opinions relating to criminal procedure issues. Students will read cases to be discussed in class covering due process issues including, but not limited to, warrant requirements, search and arrest requirements, right to counsel, right to a jury, rights to bail, and right against cruel and unusual punishment. Traditional Socratic Method will be used to ascertain student’s comprehension of the material. As a culminating project, students will prepare a research paper relating to a topic covered in the class in which they will elicit and analyze case law and other relevant materials that are on point. Additionally, students will present oral discussions of their papers in class. Skills and concepts developed in previous classes form the foundation for this course. Prerequisites: 12 hours of Criminal Justice courses, senior status, and permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of Criminal Justice courses, senior status, and permission of instructor.