An introduction to the procedural rules governing
the adjudication of criminal cases, with emphasis
on fundamental constitutional doctrines. Topics
include charging decisions and prosecutorial
discretion, discovery, pre-trial motions, plea
negotiations, the rights of the defendant at
trial, jury selection, the role of the jury,
sentencing, appeal and post-conviction relief.
the adjudication of criminal cases, with emphasis
on fundamental constitutional doctrines. Topics
include charging decisions and prosecutorial
discretion, discovery, pre-trial motions, plea
negotiations, the rights of the defendant at
trial, jury selection, the role of the jury,
sentencing, appeal and post-conviction relief.
- Teacher: Tung Yin