CRJU 335 - Criminal Law and the Courts

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Prerequisite: CRJU 201 This course examines the development of American criminal law and the criminal court system. The purposes, structure, functions and effects of the legal system will be studied. Key principles for determining criminal liability and limits of liability, by means of justification and excuse, are studied. Among the crimes to be addressed are homicide, sexual assault, drugs and crimes against property, public order and morals. The course will also examine the roles of central actors and the decision-making process in criminal courts. It also explores the impact of social inequality on the structure and operation of criminal courts and considers prospects for reforming criminal courts.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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