LGA 211 - Criminal Law and Procedures

Institution:

Hudson County Community College

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Description:

A brief historical review of criminal law in the United States which includes a general theoretical approach to the constitutional protection and case laws that govern evidence and criminal procedure. An introduction is provided to New Jersey Penal Code 2C with emphasis on forms and filing in areas such as search warrants, motions to suppress evidence, motions for speedy trial, and discovery. Other topics relevant to modern criminal law will include searches, police identification procedures, and the New Jersey pretrial intervention program. Finally, the course includes a summary of post-conviction procedures and the law of corrections.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hccc.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 714-7100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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