3.00 Credits
This course will be an introduction to the American Criminal Justice System with and emphasis on handling evidence and suspects, the US Constitution, individual rights, criminal court procedures, the Exclusionary Rule, probable cause, arrest procedures, search warrants, stop and frisks, admissions, interrogations and confessions, and the legal requirements to be followed in processing criminal evidence and defendants.The successful completion of this course requires that you participate fully in all class activities: studying the weekly textbook chapter, participating in the weekly discussions, interacting with fellow students in an informal chartroom, completing the quizzes, projects and exams, and maintaining regular contact with your instructor. Each assignment or discussion topic has a strict deadline that must be followed.