CJFS 3710 - Criminal Law and Practice

Goals: To acquaint the student with the theory and practice of substantive criminal law, including traditional elements of crimes, statutory definitions, and judicial interpretations of specific crimes and motor vehicle offenses, as well as inchoate crimes, defenses to legal liability and sentencing procedure.

Content: A study of the substantive aspects of criminal law, including detailed aspects of criminal law and traffic codes in Minnesota. Students will be expected to apply their learned knowledge of criminal law in Minnesota to real life scenarios of professionals involved in the criminal justice system.

Taught: Annually, spring

Prerequisite: CJFS 1120 or LGST 1110, or instructor permission

Credits: 4