CRJ 260 - Criminal Law

Institution:

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course emphasizes the practical application of the law. It examines the dynamic balance of power between the government to enforce the criminal law against the rights of the individual to come and go as they please without government interference. Specific emphasis will be placed on the difference between laws that deal with persons and that of property as well as criminal liability and defenses to criminal liability. In addition, the course will look at what elements are needed to classify crimes as well as the differences in grading.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CRJ 110

Corequisites:

CRJ 110

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.regionalcollegepa.org

Phone Number:

(814) 230-9010

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