Prosecution and Adjudication (CJL3510 (CC13))
Term: Fall Semester 2012 (CC)
Schedule
Mon, 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM (8/20/2012 - 10/12/2012) Location: 0001 (Criminal Justice 111 - Hybrid (Online & Campus))
Mon, 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM (9/11/2012 - 10/12/2012) Location: 0001 (Criminal Justice 111 - Hybrid (Online & Campus))
Mon, 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM (10/8/2012 - 10/12/2012) Location: 0001 (Criminal Justice 111 - 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.