PA 110 - Crimes and Criminal Practice

Credit Hours: 3

A study of the New York penal and criminal procedural law with specific emphasis upon the substantive and procedural impact of the state and federal constitutions thereon.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

compare and contrast the substantive and procedural criminal law;
understand basic concepts of substantive criminal liability with particular emphasis on the New York Penal Law;
understand basic defenses applicable in criminal cases; and
understand basic procedures followed in New York State and Federal criminal cases, including the impact of the New York State and Federal Constitution therein.

F/S (C)