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| Course Title: |
Criminal Law (CJA 340) |
| School: |
University of Phoenix
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| Description: |
This is an introductory course in the study of criminal law, general legal principles, and how the criminal law functions in and affects modern society. This course highlights a variety of key topics, including the concept of crime and the development of criminal law, defenses to criminal charges, and a number of specific types of crimes, including personal crimes, property crimes, public order crimes, and offenses against public morality. Legal issues affecting punishment will also be discussed, as will ways the criminal law impacts victims of crime.
Topics and Objectives include: The Nature and History of Criminal Law, Criminal Liability and the Concept of Crime, Criminal Defenses, Homicide and Other Personal Violent Crimes, Property and Computer Crimes, Public Order Crimes and Crimes Against Public Decency, Victims, the Law, Punishment and Sentencing. |
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Online
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| Education Level: |
Undergraduate - upper |
| Language: |
English |
Credits: |
3 |
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