Paralegal Criminal Law
X406 (1 semester unit in Law)
This is a course in the Paralegal Studies Program.Learn how to assist a criminal attorney as a paralegal. You study substantive and procedural criminal law, and learn to identify the elements of and defenses against criminal charges. You learn about levels of criminal intent, the rationale of criminal law, the purpose of criminal punishment, and the role that the United States Constitution plays in the criminal justice system.
Note: Online section must be completed within two months of enrollment date.
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TAMMI CLEARFIELD, J.D., has a private practice in Coral Gables, Fla. She has more than 11 years of legal experience and more than 10 years of teaching experience both in the classroom and online, at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Online course: Internet access required
- Enroll anytime: You have 2 months to complete
- $875 (EDP 307983)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
Note: Please purchase your textbook at www.onlinebooks.ucberkeleyparalegal.com
Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals
Author: Neal R. Bevans
Publisher: Delmar Publishing
ISBN: 9780766822795
Sections closed for enrollment
Tues. July 7, San Francisco
LARRY SAGER, J.D., focuses on litigation, personal injury, and toxic torts in his practice. He is a former staff attorney for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Felony and Misdemeanor Divisions of the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. He has taught classes on controversial legal issues for San Jose State University, worked for the White House Counsel to the President of the United States, and moderated Your Legal Rights on KCBS and KPOO radio.NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.