CJ 220 Substantive Law and Oregon Criminal Code

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Introduces the origin and structure of common-law crimes, case decisions, and the development of statutory crimes. Reviews the amendments of the constitution which protect citizens during criminal inquiries, introduces the elements of a crime, and the types of affirmative defenses presented at a criminal proceeding. Provides distinctions between criminal and civil law. Addresses criminal court procedures, criminal law case reading, federal and state law, and selected Oregon criminal code sections.