CJ 4167 - State Criminal Justice Rights

Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]

This course examines state supreme court decisions interpreting state constitutional provisions similar to the provisions in the U.S. Bill of Rights protecting criminal defendants.  Emphasis is placed on discussing state constitutional decisions with broader constitutional interpretations than recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court.  This course will focus upon state constitutional provisions analogous to the rights in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments, and the state supreme court decisions interpreting those state constitutional provisions. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CJ 4165 .