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Criminal Law and Procedures

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-110-168

Course Description

10-110-168 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURES ...exploration of substantive and procedural criminal law, the role of paralegals in both the prosecution and defense of criminal actions, emphasis on investigations and preparation of legal documents. (Associate Degree Prerequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics with a "C" or better; Technical Diploma Corequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

What will I learn?

  1. Analyze statutes that address substantive criminal laws and procedure.
  2. Determine if a search and arrest is in accordance with the Fourth Amendment.
  3. Analyze the rules provided by Miranda.
  4. Draft a Criminal Complaint.
  5. Determine possible factual and/or statutory defenses available to a defendant.
  6. Analyze a police report to determine the appropriate crimes involved.
  7. Contrast the roles of the prosecution and the defense in a criminal action.
  8. Identify the steps of a criminal action from the charging of a crime to appeal.

Class Details

Class Number:
83285
Delivery:
Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Anne Oestreicher
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
10/23/24 - 12/20/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost

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