BUS-112 (Part I)
This course is designed to introduce our students to the basic concepts of criminal law. The course will outline the definitions and elements of the common law crimes against persons, crimes against property, and the various legal defenses available to criminal defendants. In addition, certain topics in criminal procedure will be covered to highlight the constitutional safeguards and procedures involved from arrest through trial.

Legal Skills Acquired :

At the completion of this course, the student will understand:

• the general elements of any crime.
• whether a crime has been committed.
• the common law and state crime elements.
• how to access state’s elements of a particular crime.
• different common law crimes.
• available defenses.
• where and how to research criminal law.
• how to apply federal and/or state sentencing guidelines.