CJ 280 : Criminal Evidence

Overview of legal requirements for the collection, preservation, and presentation of evidence in criminal matters. Topics include the admission and exclusion of evidence, relevance, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, the use of writings and demonstrative evidence, judicial notice, order of proof and presumptions, and issues relating to witness competency and privileges.

Prerequisites

C or better CJ 100.

Overview

Program

Hours

3

Semester Offered

Spring