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.

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

All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty."  
Students are responsible for informing themselves about these standards before 
performing academic work.  The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe and 
ignorance is not an acceptable defense.  Also note that the course syllabus is a 
general plan for the course and that deviations announced to the class by the 
instructor may be necessary.  (www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/academic_honesty.htm).