LGST 230 - Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals

(G and TP/SS only)

An introduction to substantive criminal laws as well as procedures and rules related to criminal trials in the Federal system and in Maryland. Students will learn the elements of substantive criminal laws and the application of those elements to various fact patterns. Students will also be introduced to the rules of practice directly related to criminal law trials. Students may not earn credit for CCJS 221 and this course. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 102 , LGST 103 , LGST 104 , or consent of program coordinator.
Three hours lecture/discussion each week.

3 semester hours

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

Explain the basis for application of substantive criminal laws in the Federal system and in Maryland.
Identify violations of substantive criminal laws in fact patterns.
Explain procedures and rules related to criminal trial practice in the Federal system and in Maryland.
Discuss the relevance and application of rules of evidence to criminal trial practice.

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