CJUS 360 - Criminal Procedure

3 hours
An examination of the historical, constitutional, and legal principles applicable to criminal procedure. This course will focus on the procedural aspects of the criminal law pertaining to police powers in connection with the laws of arrest, search and seizure, the exclusionary rule, civil liberties, eavesdropping, confessions, and related decision-making factors. Analysis of such precedent cases as Miranda v. Arizona, Terry v. Ohio, and Escobedo v. Illinois will also be pursued. UG