PL 255 - Criminal Law and Procedure

This course examines the substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law, including major offenses, constitutional safeguards, and stages of the criminal justice process. Students will learn how laws define criminal behavior, how courts administer justice, and how legal assistants contribute to case preparation and documentation. Ethical standards and professional conduct in criminal practice will be emphasized. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/00/00/45 Prerequisite: PL 105 Legal Research and Writing. Corequisite: None.