LA 334 - Criminal Law and Procedure

    Recent Professors
    Keith J. Staten
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    LA 300 with a grade of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of LA 334
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course offers a comprehensive overview of substantive criminal law and the procedural rules governing the criminal justice system. Students examine key concepts, including the classification of crimes, elements of offenses and defenses, as well as the criminal procedure from arrest and filing of charges to trial, conviction, and appeal. Emphasis is placed on understanding the rights of the accused, the roles of various participants in the criminal justice process, and the impact of legal precedents on criminal law.
    Usually Held
    Tue 7:00pm–8:35pm, Wed 7:00pm–8:35pm