Criminal Evidence & Procedure

Catalog description

This course Provides an in depth look at the rules of evidence and procedures used within the operational level of law enforcement and other legal professions. Examines criminal procedures, professional conduct of witnesses, and the importance of safeguarding personal constitutional liberties. Introduces students to the various aspects of criminal procedures. It is mostly concerned with United States court decisions and their relevance to arrests, searches/seizures, interrogations, sentencing practices, and civil liabilities. Analyzes legal safeguards and impediments facing legal professionals and how they affect the performance of their duties. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): AJ 1003