AOJ 200 - Criminal Law

    Recent Professors
    L. Sheppard, K. Menck, J. Hernandez, S. Roach Bernardino
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36–50 students
    Credits
    3
    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 courses 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) (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am, Tue Wed Thu 12:55pm–1:45pm