PLCR 521 - Criminal Justice Policy

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PLCR - Center Soc & Pub Policy

Description:

This course acquaints students with the stages of the criminal justice system from police investigation through arrest, charging, adjudication, sentencing and punishment. Topics addressed will be the history of the system, its effectiveness, the rights of suspects, defendants and the convicted at different stages of the process. The impact of law on practice, and the interrelationship among the parts of the system at various decision points will also be topics of interest.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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