Advanced Criminal Procedure
SLN #: 97057Course Prefix: LAW-610
Course Section: 1001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Hong
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course covers the processes and procedures that pertain to criminal prosecutions, commonly referred to as "from bail to jail." We will analyze and critique the theory, development, and application of relevant constitutional amendments, statutory provisions, and policy guidelines. We will also analyze and critique efforts to reform various aspects of the criminal prosecution process. The topics will be chosen from the following: right to counsel; prosecutorial discretion in charging decisions; grand juries/preliminary hearings; joinder and severance of charges and defendants; double jeopardy; pretrial release and detention; discovery and disclosures; speedy trial rights; plea bargaining; jury trial; right to confrontation; sentencing; post-conviction processes.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes, short assignments
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.