LAW-256: Criminal Law & Procedures
- 2 Credit Hours
- Law and Criminal Justice Department
- Fall 2026
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.
Register for this CourseLAW-256 Sections for Fall 2026
1 Section Offered
LAW-256, Section SL1
CRN #28452
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Aug 31st, 2026 – Nov 7th, 2026 | N/A |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Online |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Nov 7th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | N/A |