CR 260 - Criminal Courts and Procedures

Credit Hours: 3

An examination of the total formal criminal process from accusation through final appeal. The jurisdiction and procedures of the magistrate, superior and appellate courts, both state and federal, are covered. The Criminal Procedure Law of New York State and Federal Law are covered in detail.

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

evaluate the law, critically, relative to fairness, application, and access to justice;
analyze criminal procedure doctrine;
explain the various stages, components, and participants that comprise NYS Criminal Procedure Law; and
explain the relationship between the NYS and US Constitutions.

F/S (C, N, S)