Criminal Fraud Practice
SLN #: 18776Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 1007
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Mitchell
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Over ninety percent is the accepted figure for the number of cases that resolve by plea agreement in our criminal justice system. This course will explore the plea negotiation process that lawyers for the prosecution and defense engage in every day. The vehicle for this exploration will be the wide array of criminal fraud cases and statutes, which this course will help you understand and effectively apply. You will also learn about the legal and practical challenges facing fraud victims and individuals accused of fraud. Importantly, this course will enable you to think critically about the motivation and principles underlying the high-stakes sentencing process in our state and federal courts.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
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
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Midterm, 35% of grade
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: No
Participation Points: Fully engaged class participation (i.e. no more than two absences and consistent, meaningful involvement in class discussion) will raise a student’s grade.
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.