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LST 7342 - Advanced Criminal Law and Policy

Credits: 3

This seminar focuses on current, relevant criminal law topics. These include: organized crime, human trafficking, hate crimes, police misconduct, public corruption, terrorism, cybercrimes, crimes against children, grand jury investigations, pre-trial and trial issues, plea bargaining and sentencing, prison reform, and the death penalty. Students explore the interplay between federal and state criminal investigations and prosecutions, including the differences in jurisdiction, sentencing, probation, and parole. The course also highlights the various stakeholders in the criminal justice system and their respective roles, including probation officers, law enforcement, victim advocates, prosecutors, defense attorneys, mental health professionals, detention officers, and court personnel. Restricted to students in the online master of legal studies degree plan, or departmental permission for students in other degree plans.


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