HC CJ1121 - HC Constitutional, Criminal & Civil Law

Social Studies Department

HC CJ1121 – Constitutional, Criminal & Civil Law 

· Semester – 0.67 credit/2 college credits - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12   

· Selection Criteria: Must complete required College Credit Plus Paperwork and be accepted to Hocking College

· Fee - none

Overview of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, constitutional amendments and the Ohio Revised Code as they relate to law enforcement. Elements of offenses are identified and applied to hypothetical situations enabling the student to apply the law and determine appropriate charges. Also included will be an examination of the differences between criminal and civil law with an emphasis on how civil law affects law enforcement.