LAW-256: Criminal Law & Procedures

Course Description

This course introduces students to criminal law and procedure, including an overview of the criminal justice system, basic principles of criminal law, types of offenses, legal defenses, discovery and disclosure, pretrial motions and plea bargaining, the trial, sentencing, and appeals. Students will learn how to prepare various pleadings and documents and the role of the paralegal in criminal law cases.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of PLS 260 or LAW 101 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of program director.

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LAW-256 Sections for Fall 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

LAW-256, Section SL1

CRN #28452
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

15

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Nov 7th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Nov 7th, 2026
Day / Time N/A