PLS-220 Criminal Law for the Paralegal
This course covers the paralegal's role in the criminal law process. The course emphasizes federal vs. state and concurrent jurisdictions and accountability for criminal conduct. Categories and types of criminal offenses, affirmative defenses, and criminal procedure are all covered from the paralegal's perspective. Special emphasis is placed on the development of practical paralegal skills to support a prosecutor or a defense attorney inside and outside of the courtroom. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)
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