Criminal Law

Grades 11 & 12

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Criminal Law

This course examines the basic concepts of substantive law and criminal law. We will explore effects of the law through topics such as crimes involving property, fraud and deception, or against personas, state and public order. Criminal Law focuses on the legal side of the criminal justice system.

Length: Semester  ●  Credit: 0.5  ●  Prerequisite: None  ●  NCAA Approved

Diploma Credit Area: Social Studies (SS)

If you have already fulfilled the SS requirement, this course will transcribe as elective (EL) credit.

Criminal Law is part of the Law, Public Safety & Security CTE program at MVHS. This program's course offerings include Law 1, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, AP US Government, Psychology 1, and AP Psychology. Courses in the Law, Public Safety & Security CTE program are offered to all enrolled students without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.