LEGL 157 - Criminal Law

Institution:

South Puget Sound Community College

Subject:

Description:

Study of the American System of Criminal Justice, with particular focus on the substantive and procedural criminal law of Washington State. The practice of criminal law will be emphasized; definition of crimes, investigation, charging decisions, plea bargaining, case preparation, jury selection, trial practice; the role of police, prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, court personnel and corrections officers. Prerequisite: none.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.spscc.ctc.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 596-5241

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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