CJ M02 — Concepts of Criminal Law
Introduces the historical development and philosophy of law. Reviews constitutional provisions, definitions and classifications of crimes and their application to the criminal justice system. Examines concepts of the law as a social force. Explores crimes against persons, property and the state as social, religious and historical ideology. Defines common and statutory law and the nature of acceptable evidence and defenses to crimes. Employs legal research and review of case law methodology to introduce students to criminal law.
Part of
- Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Administration of Justice, Certificate of Achievement
- Criminal Justice, Associate in Science
- Fundamentals of Law, Certificate of Achievement
- Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- Moorpark College General Education
- General Studies: Society, Human Behavior and Culture
- Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer