Criminal Courts and Justice
CJUS-340-I1R
SUNY Delhi
- Semester
- Spring 2026
- Instructor
- Patricia DeAngelis
- Start Date
- 01-19-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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- 607-746-4560
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Federal, state and local criminal court systems are reviewed and analyzed through the cycle of the criminal justice system. This course examines the Constitutional principles of police power and a suspect's civil liberties. The roles of judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, juries, defendants, and victims are explored. Defendant plea options are reviewed and the concept of mandatory sentencing is discussed. The results of acquittal, plea bargains, and guilty verdicts and post-trial sentencing options are examined. For guilty defendants the option of incarceration, community corrections, parole, and appeal form the basis of investigation and review. In addition, youthful offenders and their path in the juvenile justice system is described and critically reviewed. Prerequisites: CJUS 100 and GOVT 110 or CJUS 150 Restrictions: BS Criminal Justice majors only (3:3,0)
Prerequisites:
( CJAD T000 ) or ( Undergraduate level CJUS 100 Minimum Grade of C or Undergraduate-Bachelor Program level CJUS 100 Minimum Grade of C or CJUS T100 ) and ( Undergraduate level GOVT 110 Minimum Grade of C or Undergraduate-Bachelor Program level GOVT 110 Minimum Grade of C or GOVT T110 or Undergraduate level CJUS 150 Minimum Grade of C or Undergraduate-Bachelor Program level CJUS 150 Minimum Grade of C or CJUS T150 )
Course Area: Criminal Justice/Criminology
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-19-2026 - 05-15-2026
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