CRJU 4110 - The Law of Criminal Evidence

Description

An examination of the rules of evidence used in criminal prosecutions, including burden of proof, presumptions, inferences and stipulations, relevancy of evidence and competency of witnesses, expert testimony, hearsay, and constitutional limitations.

Learning Objectives

LO1: Students will demonstrate a sound general knowledge of the process of criminal prosecutions.

• LO2: Students will demonstrate understanding of the types of evidence that can be introduced in criminal prosecutions.
• LO3: Students will demonstrate understanding of the competency of various actors who provide evidence against the accused.