LAW 176 - Criminal Law

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 176 may not be audited. LAW 176 provides an overview of the major legal issues of criminal procedure and substantive criminal law. Upon successful completion of LAW 176, the student should be able to: Describe how the Hawai'i Penal Code is interpreted and applied in various hypothetical situations. Describe the Hawai'i Rules of Court and know how the most commonly applicable rules are interpreted and applied. Explain the procedural aspects of Hawai'i's criminal justice system and the pitfalls raised by these procedural aspects in the course of criminal litigation. Define the fundamental aspects of prosecutorial discretion, plea bargaining, and negotiation involved in criminal litigation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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