ADJ 212 - Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II

Credits: 3

Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction.

Corequisite: A placement recommendation for ENG 111 as demonstrated on the VPT, SAT, or ACT, or co-enrollment in ENF 3/ENG 111.
Lecture Hours per Week: 3