3.00 Credits
This course is structured to explore contemporary legal issues and their impact on the criminal justice system. The course will examine the most recent Supreme Court and Circuit Court decisions that affect the criminal justice system. Recent cases and legal issues continue to involve the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the Constitution. The issues addressed by these cases may involve contemporary issues regarding individual rights, homeland security, victims' rights, terrorism, security, hate crimes, discrimination, search and seizure, and juvenile justice.