LGS 215 - Criminal Law

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Examines pertinent aspects of federal and state criminal law. Includes basic elements of law and specific issues of interest to law enforcement. Discuss recent court decisions relating to crimes against the person and property.

Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:

Identify principles of criminal liability.
Describe the criminal process from arrest through post-trial remedies.
Identify incomplete crimes.
Identify crimes against persons, property, morality, and public welfare.
Explain how criminal defenses negate criminal liability.