LWE 251 - Criminal Procedure/Constitutional Law/Civil Process

4 Credits
The history of the United States Constitution and the role it plays in democracy are explored. Constitutional limitations on government authority over private citizens are discussed and analyzed. Learners understand the role of a police officer in the system as it relates to the procedural handling of a criminal case. Also examined in the course are rules of evidence, criminal defenses, forfeitures, service of civil process, civil liability, and courtroom testimony. This course focuses on government authority to stop, detain, question, search, and seize.

Prerequisite: CRJ 2520