A study of the basic rules of criminal procedure, beginning with the institution of formal proceedings. Subjects to be covered include prosecutorial discretion, the preliminary hearing, the grand jury, criminal discovery, guilty pleas and plea bargaining, jury selection, pretrial publicity, double jeopardy, the right to counsel, and professional ethics in criminal cases.
Course Areas of Practice | |
Evaluation Methods | Final Exam |
Degree Requirements | |
Course Type | Lecture |
Learning Outcomes | Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law |