Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed to break down the intricacies of legal processes within the criminal justice system. Through engaging lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, students will explore the constitutional principles, statutes, and judicial decisions that govern the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of criminal cases. Topics covered include search and seizure, arrest and detention, interrogation and confessions, the right to counsel, pre-trial procedures, trial procedures, sentencing, and appellate review. The course emphasizes the importance of recognizing procedural safeguards and due process protections that ensure fairness and justice in the criminal justice system in the United States.