CCJS 221 - Criminal Law

A study of the development, application, and enforcement of local, state, and federal laws; a review of criminal offenses as defined by such laws. Includes a review of court decisions pertinent to the administration of justice, such as arrests, searches, and seizures. PREREQUISITE(S): CCJS 110 or consent of department. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Distinguish between substantive criminal law and criminal procedures.
Explain the dynamics of the U.S. Constitution as it impacts criminal law.
Analyze court decisions as they apply to arrest, search and seizure, and other procedural areas of criminal law.
Distinguish between sources, use, and limitations of criminal law.
Critically evaluate how the historical development of the criminal law influences current application of the law.

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