CJ 2 - Concepts of Criminal Law

    Recent Professors
    Nicolas R. Lingle, Bradley Ramos, Emil L. Fischer
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    4.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    AJ 001 or CJ 001 or concurrent enrollment.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law,and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. The course will also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes. (C-ID AJ 120) Lecture Grading: Letter AJ 001 or CJ 001 or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Sat 1:00pm–5:15pm, Sat 8:00am–12:15pm, Thu 6:00pm–9:05pm, Thu 6:50pm–9:55pm