PLG 227 - Criminal Law and Proc for Parale

Institution:

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course presents a study of the substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law and the role of the paralegal working in the area of criminal defense or criminal prosecution. Students will study the general principles of criminal liability, analysis of particular crimes, parties to crimes, substantive defense to crimes, and various pleadings relating to criminal law and procedure. Constitutional safeguards and procedures from arrest through trial, sentencing, punishment, and appeal are also studied. This course also examines the ethical considerations relating to criminal law and procedure.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 799-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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