PLS245 — Criminal Law & Procedure for Paralegals
PLS 245 - Criminal Law & Procedure for Paralegals PLS 245 - Criminal Law & Procedure for Paralegals Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 PLS 245 introduces paralegal students to the foundational principles of criminal law and the procedural framework that governs criminal cases from investigation through post-conviction. The course covers the elements of criminal offenses, classification of crimes, constitutional protections, and the procedural stages of the criminal justice process, including arrest, arraignment, bail, plea bargaining, trial, sentencing, and appeals. Emphasis is placed on the paralegal’s role in case preparation, legal research, drafting documents, and supporting attorneys in public and private criminal law practice. Students will also explore the ethical responsibilities and procedural accuracy required to effectively assist in criminal defense or prosecution environments. Prerequisites PLS 100 , PLS 105 , or Coordinator Approval Is course repeatable for credit? No Variable Hour Exist No Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No Is this an International Course? No Semesters all, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites: PLS100, PLS105