Criminal Procedure: Investigation

3 units

This course covers the investigation component of criminal procedure. The course focuses on the scope and constitutional limitations of permissible law enforcement conduct in the investigation of crime prior to the commencement of formal prosecution. Topics may include the law of arrest, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, lineups, and the right to counsel. Students may take both Criminal Investigation and Criminal Adjudication. Grades will be based on a final examination and may take class participation and attendance into consideration. 3 units.