Criminal Law in Action
CCJS 230 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: CCJS 100. An exploration of how criminal cases are handled, including factors related to how a case is charged and criminal liability. Focus is on the substantive elements of criminal law and on the historical development of criminal law in the United States. Topics include the basic elements of and defenses to criminal liability, crimes against people, crimes against property, and the defenses and justifications commonly used to negate criminal responsibility.
