CJFS 3725 - Constitutional Procedure and Criminal Law

Goals: To acquaint the student with theory and practice of criminal procedure, and 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: This class will include an overview and examination of the procedural aspects of criminal law, focusing on constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, unlawful gathering of incriminating evidence through interrogation and identification procedures. In addition, this class will study 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, fall

Prerequisite: CJFS 1120 or LGST 1110

Credits: 4