Criminal Law and Procedure

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare the paralegal to assist the trial attorney in preparing for criminal litigation in the Florida and federal courts. Special emphasis is placed on substantive criminal law; federal constitutional law; application of the state and federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; and preparation of trial documents including voir dire charts, abstracts of depositions, motions and proposed jury instructions. Criminal appeals will be covered as well.<br><br>Prerequisite PLA 1003 with a minimum grade of C