Criminal Procedure and the Constitution

Catalog description

This course examines the relationship between the US Constitution and criminal law. Particular attention is paid the role the Constitution plays in routine police activity such as traffic stops and the search of suspects. Additionally we examine how Constitutional Laws affect such areas as the gathering of evidence, pre-trail preparations, the rights of the accused, and the punishments available to the criminal justice system. Students will gain a firm foundation in how Constitutional principles undergird modern law enforcement, legal, and corrections paradigms.