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Criminal Law and Procedures

Class Number: PARALEGL 10110168-1 - Criminal Law and Procedures
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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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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:
PARALEGL 10110168-1 - Criminal Law and Procedures
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2026 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

Class Format: 

  • Combination of in-person and online instruction. 

  • Attend in-person sessions at specified dates, times, and location. 

  • Access remaining instruction online. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/21/2026 - 12/18/2026 Wednesday
11:30 AM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BT315
10/21/2026 - 12/18/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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