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Apr 21, 2026
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LST 7341 - Criminal Law and Procedure
Credits: 3
Introduces students to various aspects of criminal law and procedure, including the elements of specific crimes and the constitutional standards for criminal investigations and prosecutions. Topics include: probable cause; police searches; seizures and interrogations under the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth amendments; right to counsel; jury trials; and double jeopardy. In addition, the course covers the voluntary act requirement, mens rea, causation, liability for the criminal conduct of others, affirmative defenses, burdens of proof, role of counsel, role of judge and jury, and punishment. Students learn about standards for arrest, indictments, pre-trial and trial procedures, sentencing, and appeals in criminal cases. The course addresses how criminal laws and procedures are applied by law enforcement, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and courts. 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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