CRMJ 250 - Criminal Law and Procedure

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

Is a comprehensive study of sources, distinctions, and limitations relating to substantive and procedural criminal law; the development of the criminal law and procedure in the United States; the principles of criminal liability; the various crimes and their elements; the criteria considered in determining capacity and defenses. Emphasis is on the role of criminal justice personnel in the criminal law process as they perform their duties within the prescribed procedural framework. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150. Course Objectives (1) Describe the main ethical systems that philosophy presents to resolve ethical dilemmas (2) Explain the ethical and moral dilemmas facing law enforcement, court personnel, and correctional officers on a day-to-day basis (3) Explore the methods of dealing with ethical issues both locally and nationally (4) Expand the ethical standard to "avoid the appearance of impropriety" to envelop all of the ethical challenges facing those in the criminal justice community

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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