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Course Description

This course provides an overview of both substantive and procedural aspects of California criminal law. Substantive materials covered includes crimes against the person, property, and habitation, as well as crimes against public order and morals. Specific crimes studied in depth range from petty theft to murder, together with such defenses as insanity and diminished capacity. Topics include:

  • Introduction to the California criminal justice system
  • Elements of crimes
  • Inchoate offenses
  • Offenses against persons
  • Crimes against property and habitation
  • Offenses against public order and morality
  • Defenses to crimes
  • Procedures from arrest through appeal and execution of sentence

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion the course, students will be able to:

  • Apply fundamental legal concepts, such as mens rea necessity which applies across all categories of criminal offenses
  • Utilize definitions of various crimes against the person and the property
  • Understand how a paralegal can assist an attorney through the process of arrest through verdict and sentencing

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of Paralegal Studies or consent of program director

Notes

Certification Disclosure: In California an individual may qualify to hold one’s self out as a paralegal in one of several ways including earning a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association. (Calif. Bus. & Prof. Code §6450(c)(1).) The Paralegal Professional Certificate program offered by UCSB PaCe satisfies the requirements of California law in this regard.

 

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Type
Online
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (3 units) $575.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
3 units
Instructors
  • Michael Caves
Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

How to Access Your Online Course on Canvas

Late Registrations Notice: 

Self-enrollment will be available until 11:59 PM PT of the second business day after the 1st class session (i.e. If the first class starts on Thursday, self-enrollment is open until the following Monday at 11:59 pm).  If you wish to enroll after that time, please contact PaCE Support at help@professional.ucsb.edu

Required Textbook(s):
Students are required to purchase the textbook(s) assigned by the instructor. The instructor will provide details to the class prior to the course start date.

No refunds after 10/13/24
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.