AJ 60 - Criminal Law

    Recent Professors
    CHERYL MACKEY, JAMES MEEHAN
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    44–46 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AJ 60
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    Historical development, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions; definitions, classification of crime and their application to the system of administration of justice; frequently used Penal and other code sections; case law, methodology and concepts of law as a social force, emphasizing the importance of fairness and justice in the application and interpretation of criminal law, ensuring that legal principles are applied equitably to all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.