PSCI 332 - Courts And The Criminal Justice System

Institution:

Lycoming College

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Description:

The course consists of two components: criminal law and criminal procedure. Criminal procedure carefully explores constitutional law and procedural rules which dominate court handling of criminal cases. Criminal law explores concepts relating to criminal responsibility and the establishment of selected offenses. Emphasis is placed on "hot button" issues in the field:balancing protection of fundamental freedoms against society's need to solve an prevent crime; plea negotiations; the politicizing of the criminal justice system; mandatory sentencing schemes; management challenges to fast handling of criminal cases; the changing line between juvenile and adult criminal court; wisdom of using criminal punishment in an attempt to control some forms of behavior. There will be two field trips to court proceedings. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lycoming.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 321-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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