Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Please enable Javascript for full functionality.

   
    Apr 28, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CRJ 251 - Criminal Law


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090  and ENGL 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
MTA Social Sciences Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FL

This course is designed to provide a foundation for criminal law in the United States. Topics include an overview of the system and statutory construction. It discusses the basic components of crimes like mens rea and actus reas. The student uses critical thinking to apply definitions and elements of a crime, determining applicability while considering possible defenses. All basic types of crimes: property, person, public order, will be discussed along with the standard punishments.