CJFS3740-01.Courts and Sentencing.Sp17.Young,Paul

Paul Young

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

CJFS

Course Subject

CJFS

Course Number

3740

Course Section

1

Course Title

Courts and Sentencing

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2017

Credits

4.00

Area of Study

CCJ

Course Description

Goals: To introduce students to the history and current practices of the American criminal court system through the exploration of empirical research and theoretical frameworks. Content: This course examines the role that the criminal court plays in society. It explores courtroom decision making from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on research and theory from criminological, sociological, and organizational perspectives. Specific topics include empirical research and theory on bail and pre-trial procedures, the roles and decisions of prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and juries, plea bargaining practices, sentencing guidelines, mandatory minimums and truth-in-sentencing reforms. Taught: Annually Prerequisite: CJFS 1120 or LGST 1110, or instructor permission Credits: 4

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