LAW 6432

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LAW 6432
Federal Criminal Practice

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

The course will focus on federal criminal proceedings from a practice based perspective and will introduce students to the different stages of a federal criminal prosecution. Topics covered will include the initiation of a federal prosecution, bail and detention hearings, pretrial discovery and motion practice in federal criminal cases, litigating suppression motions, plea negotiation and federal sentencing practice and procedure. Participatory simulations requiring both oral and written advocacy will be incorporated into the curriculum. Depending on student availability, attending criminal proceedings in federal court and meeting with participants in the federal criminal justice system (federal prosecutors, defense lawyers, ex-offenders) may be scheduled.

When Offered Fall.

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17956 LAW 6432   LEC 001

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