CJ 115 - Criminal Law

This course introduces the foundations of criminal law, including its constitutional principles and the structure of criminal statutes. Students will learn to classify offenses, apply due process protections, and analyze legal defenses using statutes and case law. The course also covers key stages of criminal procedure and examines ethical and constitutional issues in sentencing and post-conviction practices. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.