LAW 210 - Criminal Investigation

Institution:

Rider University

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Description:

3 credits Approaches criminal investigation from a conceptual viewpoint to bring the ethical and legal obligation of the investigator into proper perspective. Students will also be exposed to the larger social issues involved in criminal investigation. It includes topics such as principles of criminal investigations, the rules and procedures of preliminary and follow-up investigations, the art of interrogation, recording of statements, confessions, and the collection and preservation of physical evidence at the crime scene. Emphasis is placed on the need for meticulous adherence to rules of law and ethical practices, as an investigation proceeds from initial actions to arrest, and eventual prosecution. The course also examines the methods used in scientific interpretation of evidence and the preparation of criminal cases for trials, as well as its role in today's criminal justice system. Prerequisite: LAW-150.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rider.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 896-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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