Mar 29, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

LEGL 1360 - Criminal Law



Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
Survey of state and federal law of crimes and criminal procedure and the paralegal’s role in criminal cases.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Understand the basic legal principles involved in the criminal litigation process and the tasks that may be required of paralegals during each step.
  2. Identify and understand the elements of various criminal offenses and defenses.
  3. Understand the procedures by which criminal litigation is conducted in the state and federal systems.
  4. Prepare basic forms and documents used in the criminal practice.