AJ 204 - Criminal Law

Institution:

Butler Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 hours credit. An intensive study of the laws which legal officers must uphold is conducted. Laws are categorized into major areas such as crimes against persons, against property, and against society. Each of these areas is covered by studying specific crimes under each type, describing what constitutes a violation and showing the evidence the law agency needs to support a charge in court. The rights of citizens as interpreted by courts are emphasized to guide officers in performing their duties. Considerable use is made of invited speakers from the county attorney's office, attorneys from the bar association, officers from KBI, FBI, and local law agencies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.butlercc.edu/

Phone Number:

(316) 321-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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