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LGLA2313 - Criminal Law and Procedure

Catalog Description: This course presents the fundamental concepts of criminal law from arrest to final disposition, principles of federal and state law, and the role of the paralegal in the preparation of pleadings and motions. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: LGLA 1307, ENGL 1301

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 2313
Course Title: Criminal Law and Procedure

Course Rationale:

Students planning to work in criminal defense firms or elsewhere in the criminal justice system (prosecutor’s office, court clerk) will benefit from this course.

Learning Objectives:

Define and properly use terminology relating to criminal law; describe sources of law relating to criminal law; locate and analyze cases and statutes relating to criminal law; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to criminal law; and draft documents commonly used in criminal law.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Define and properly use terminology relating to criminal law.
2. Describe sources of law relating to criminal law.
3. Locate and analyze cases and statutes relating to criminal law.
4. Describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to criminal law.
5. Draft documents commonly used in criminal law.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

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