PLS 202 - Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegal Studies
Prerequisite: PLS 101. (3 Credits)This course is a study of the principles of criminal law, and reviews the constitutional implications of criminal procedure in a changing society. Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions which impact the procedural aspects of policing, the judicial and correctional functions will be reviewed in the context of the needs of a paralegal in a traditional law practice that engages in defense of those accused of crimes. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
