CRMJ 361 - Criminal Evidence

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

Comprehensive study of the basic principles of criminal evidence for law enforcement personnel. Includes analysis of the rules of evidence as well as other evidentiary and procedural requirements, focusing upon problems of relevancy, impeachment, burden of proof, and presumptions. Reviews some constitutional guidelines affecting evidence collection and admissibility. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150 and Junior or Senior division status. Course Objectives (1) Explain the basic principles of criminal evidence and the relationship to law enforcement (2) Describe the rules of evidence, procedural requirements, burden of proof and presumptions (3) Identify evidentiary and procedural requirements needed to acquire, submit, and justify evidence admissibility (4) Illustrate the chain of evidence from initial acquisition to court room submission (5) Compare and contrast Frye versus Daubert and how it affects criminal evidence

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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