The course is designed to give a broad overview of the procedures and
interests which govern the legal aspects of the criminal justice system.
The focus will be on police investigation techniques, the right to counsel,
the right against self-incrimination, the law of search and seizure, and
due process in the context of criminal proceedings.  The goal is not to
learn any particular area in detail but rather to gain a working
understanding for criminal procedure in its entirety.
Readings: "Criminal Law", 4th Edition, Joel Samaha (West
Publishing)  This text has been used before and           second-hand
copies are available.
Requirements:  There will be three tests during the semester,
worth 30, 30 and 40 points, respectively.  These                tests
will be open book, open note, and the final                exam will be
non-cumulative.  Each successive test                will naturally build upon
earlier concepts.  Final                grades will be determined from a scale
published                with the syllabus.
Class Meeting: One 150-minute lecture each week (W,
5:45-8:15P,                SW 007)
Instructor:    Professor James McGillivray, Criminal Justice
Department