May 01, 2026  
Baltimore City Community College’s 2023-2024 Catalog 
    
Baltimore City Community College’s 2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

CRJ 213 - Criminal Substantive Law

(3 credits)
45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: CRJ 101 
Students are introduced to the origins, sources, and structure of criminal substantive law. The course focuses on the various elements and sub-elements of proof for common law and statutory crimes against persons, property, and the public peace. Maryland law is covered in depth. Current issues in criminal law including, but not limited to, recent trends in the criminal justice system, defenses of crime, sentencing, and substance abuse are discussed. Evidence in criminal cases and case preparation are also addressed.



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)