2024-2025 General Catalog

MSL 6100 Criminal Law

This course examines the structure and function of criminal law and criminal procedure. Focus is placed on crimes against the person and property including homicide, battery, assault, theft crimes, inchoate crimes and their corresponding defenses. The procedural portion of the course surveys the criminal justice system with emphasis on the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the United States Constitution including topics such as searches, seizures, interrogation, line-ups, and double jeopardy.

Credits

3