LEI 271 - Criminalistics

3 Credit(s)

Elective course for the bachelor’s and associate’s degrees.
This course examines criminal procedures and the admissibility of testimonial and physical evidence utilized in criminal trials and hearings. The exclusionary rule and the distinction between real and testimonial evidence as admitted or excluded from court proceedings are emphasized through the use of case law. Through the discussion of court decisions, students can visualize the use of legal principles by law enforcement and correctional officers and others involved in the justice system. This is a nonlegal specialty course.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Criminal Justice.