POLI 242 - Law, Justice, and Politics

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

An analysis of the interrelationships between law and politics in civil and criminal spheres in the United States, focusing on the role of the police, courtroom participants, and prison officials. Special emphasis is given to decision making in criminal law at the local level-e.g., pretrial negotiations, bail, and sentencing. Ms. Villmoare.

Prerequisite(s): Freshmen may take a 200-level course only with the permission of the instructor, which usually requires satisfactory completion of an introductory course. For sophomores, juniors, and seniors, an introductory course is recommended but not required.