CRIM 2274 American Criminal Courts 3/0/3
Prerequisite: CRIM 1100
This course introduces students to the history, traditions, and philosophy of criminal courts in America. It focuses on the organizational structures of the courts at the local, state, and federal levels. Students will learn about the various legal actorse.g., judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys and the roles they play in the courtroom. Finally, this course examines the nature of criminal law and the procedures that must be followed when defendants enter the judicial system from arraignment to sentencing.
