PB 202 - Basic Law for Police

Credit Hours: 3

Basic Law for Police will provide students an in-depth review of the New York State Penal Law. Emphasis will be placed on recognition, retention and understanding of the elements of offenses contained in the law. Instruction will also include a review of definitions, culpability and defenses.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course participants will be able to:

recognize the geographical jurisdiction of the offenses;
identify types and jurisdictions of criminal courts;
define criminal justice terminology;
identify elements of an offense;
identify levels of culpable mental states necessary for criminal responsibility;
identify the difference between motive and intent; and
identify the elements required for criminal responsibility.

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