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Apr 19, 2024
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LEGAL 275 - Criminal Law
5.0 Credits
Examination of our federal and state criminal justice systems including statutory and case law. Emphasis placed upon the constitutional rights of defendants guaranteed by federal and state constitutions. Prerequisite: LEGAL 200 or instructor’s permission.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop the ability to recognize the particular crime or crimes presented in a factual situation by applying Washington law. [COMMUNICATE]
- Develop an understanding of the progress of a criminal case through the Washington and federal court systems by study of the appropriate Rules of Criminal Procedure. [COMMUNICATE]
- Develop an understanding of the constitutional rights of a criminal defendant, and the obligation of the criminal justice system to the accused, by study of the U.S. and Washington constitutions and interpretive case law. [REASON]
- Demonstrate ability to analyze clients’ needs and the ability to analyze legal issues presented in a factual situation. [COMMUNICATE ]
- Demonstrate ability to engage in simple research on a legal issue in the criminal law area. [REASON]
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