LAWS 234 - Criminal Law

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Cross-Listed With: CRJU 234
The objective of this course is to acquaint the student with the historical background of Criminal Law, jurisdiction, the mental elements necessary to commit crime, the major crimes and recent changes in the law brought about by court cases. Comparison will be made as to what the law is elsewhere and what the law is in the State of New York.