CRJ2250 Criminal and Constitutional Law
This course is a comprehensive study of the Ohio Revised Code. Students will learn to identify elements of offenses and apply these elements to hypothetical situations, enabling the student to apply the law and determine appropriate charges. Other topics include procedural law, courtroom testimony, and the laws governing Ohio's criminal justice system. This course also provides a thorough study of the constitutional basis for substantive and procedural law, with an emphasis is on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Cases discussed in class will involve current legal decisions affecting the role of the criminal justice profession to include all components of the criminal justice system. 3 Cr Hrs. Course Requirement(s): None
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