ADJUS 120 - Concepts of Criminal Law

    Recent Professors
    Diana Weiss
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ADJUS 110
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an in-depth study of the concepts, historical development, and philosophy of criminal law and the substantive criminal law commonly enforced in California. It includes a detailed examination of legal definitions, classifications of crimes, corpus delicti, parties to a crime, defenses to crime, and a brief introduction to laws of arrest and judicial procedure. Students will be required to research legal briefs/decisions.
    Usually Held
    Mon 5:05pm–6:30pm, Mon Wed 5:05pm–6:30pm