Explain the application of the Constitutional Amendments that apply to criminal justice.
Explain and describe the dual court system in the U.S. and how courts enforce the rule of law.
Identify and list the duties and requirements of the courtroom workgroup.
Describe courtroom procedures, rules of the court, and due process of law.
Articulate basic knowledge of the U.S. criminal court system.
Define legal terms.
Explain the use of discretion in criminal procedure.
Differentiate the role of courts of limited jurisdiction, courts of general jurisdiction, and the appellate courts in the processing of criminal cases.
Course Description This course covers the structures and functions of American trial and appellate courts, including the roles of attorneys, judges, and other court personnel, the formal and informal process of applying constitutional law, rules of evidence, case law and an understanding of the logic used by the courts.