Course Description
The Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments to the United States Constitution, with specific attention to the law governing criminal arrest, trial, and punishment.
Athena Title
Criminal Procedure
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in POLS 4720E
Prerequisite
POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101S or POLS 1105H
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course examines the constitutional policy making of the United States Supreme Court in the area of criminal procedure. Students will primarily be exploring some of the basic protections that the Bill of Rights affords citizens against the government in the sphere of criminal justice. Students will attain a basic understanding of the laws of criminal procedure and the political dynamics that are involved in the development of criminal procedure policy and doctrine. Students will attain an ability to critically analyze legal case law and apply legal principles to factual situations. Students will attain an ability to discuss legal and policy issues in a disciplined and cogent manner.
Topical Outline
The Criminal Justice System, Courts, and Sources of Rights The Exclusionary Rule Arrest, Search and Seizure--Arrests Arrest, Search and Seizure--Searches and Seizures Interrogation, Confessions and Admissions Right to Counsel and Effective Assistance Identification and Pretrial Proceedings A Defendant’s Right at Trial
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