Criminal Law

Catalog description

This course presents the development of criminal law in the United States and discusses its principles, sources, distinctions and limitations. The following topics are covered in detail: criminal liability; offenses against persons, property, public peace and public justice; preparatory activity crimes and defenses available to those charged with criminal activity. A student with credit in CJ 102 cannot also earn credit in CJ 212. Prerequisite: CJ 101, grade of C or higher. Offered: Fall, Spring.