PLA 249 - Criminal Procedure for the Legal Assistant

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: PLA 101
The various procedures and forms necessary to assist an attorney in a criminal case are covered. Emphasis is given to such topics as interviewing potential clients and witnesses and fact investigation. Topics include crimes and offenses; criminal procedures and Constitutional guarantees concerning arrest, searches and seizures, interrogation, lineups, right to counsel, pre-trial release, preparation for trial; and post-conviction procedure.