CJA/305
Criminal Law
Course level: Upper Division
Christine O.
BSA
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Format
Online
Course length
5 weeks
Total credits
3 credits
Note
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Format details
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
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This is an introductory course in the study of criminal law, general legal principles, and how the criminal law functions in and affects modern society. This course highlights a variety of key topics, including the concept of crime and the development of criminal law, defenses to criminal charges, and a number of specific types of crimes, including personal crimes, property crimes, public order crimes, and offenses against public morality. Legal issues affecting punishment will also be discussed, as will ways the criminal law impacts victims of crime.