04162G11
Prerequisite: None
Grade(s): 11, 12
Credits: 1
This is a course on criminal law and justice in the United States. It is designed to give students an exposure to the law and the American legal system considering the perspective of the individuals involved - including accused criminals, litigants, prosecutors, judges and jury members. Topics within the course will include, but not be limited to, state and federal court systems, criminal and civil law, ethics and values, and an exploration of the history of and current issues around justice, law, and the legal system in the United States.