The California Criminal Code and Rules of Criminal Procedure will be the foundation of this examination of the pre-trial and post-trial procedures in a criminal case. Students will be exposed to the criminal justice system from the elements of offenses through post-conviction remedies. The drafting of motions and other documents associated with criminal matters will be included.
CSU

Prerequisite: PARA 100 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better or “Pass”
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
3 Units 3 hours lecture