CRIM 224 - Issues in Criminal Law

Institution:

University of the District of Columbia

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Description:

Examines issues and principles in criminal law utilizing legal concepts. Explores these issues and principles not only from the perspective of what is required (or prohibited), but from the implications and impact of the requirement or prohibition. Examines the systemic perspective as well as the manner in which various societal groups are advantaged or disadvantaged. Also covers conditions of pretrial release, grand jury, elements of offenses, affirmative defenses (such as insanity, entrapment), and sentencing and explores contemporary issues in criminal law. Pre-requisite: CRIM 100, CRIM 102, and CRIM 232.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udc.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 274-5012

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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