Prosecution and Adjudication (CJL3510 (CC12))
Term: Fall Semester 2011 (CC)
Schedule
Mon, 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM (8/22/2011 - 10/14/2011) Location: 0001 (Criminal Justice 107 - Hybrid (Online & Campus))
Mon, 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM (9/12/2011 - 10/14/2011) Location: 0001 (Criminal Justice 107 - Hybrid (Online & Campus))
Mon, 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM (10/10/2011 - 10/14/2011) Location: 0001 (Criminal Justice 107 - Hybrid (Online & Campus))
Description
This course is an examination of the structure and process involved in the prosecution, adjudication, and sentencing of criminal defendants. The exercise of prosecutorial and judicial discretion is analyzed, with emphasis placed on understanding the influence of legal, organizational and environmental contexts on decision making.