Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Law II
Hours required: 24
Price: $99
Length course offered: 6 Weeks
Instructor: Neal Bevans [Bio]
Description:
Explore the very real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys and detectives in this fascinating explanation of every phase of a criminal prosecution, in this course that continues an examination of criminal law. This course reveals how law enforcement officers investigate a criminal case and examines issues regarding warrants, indictment and the trial of a criminal suspect.
Along the way, the instructor (a former major-felony prosecutor) will dispel some of the common myths about criminal law and reveals the often-ignored but fascinating world of day-to-day criminal practice. Each lesson investigates a particular phase of a criminal case, from both the prosecution and defense viewpoints, including actual court documents to illustrate the procedural steps that all criminal cases follow, from arrest to appeal.
The instructor uses his extensive experience as an Assistant District Attorney (including appearances on Court TV) to explain criminal prosecution in an entertaining and engrossing manner. Throughout the course, you will encounter a wide variety of characters, from the defendant who refused to wear clothing during his trial, to timid armed robbers and charming burglars, all of whom help explain various aspects of the criminal justice system in a manner that many students have found enthralling.
This course, an excellent follow-up to Introduction to Criminal Law, focuses on important issues and Constitutional provisions, but never forgets that law is, ultimately, about people.
Goals:
This course will help you understand the intricacies of criminal law, from arrest warrants to appellate briefs. You'll also be able to recognize when Hollywood gets it wrong in its portrayals of criminal cases.
Grading System:
Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.
School Description:
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Instructor Bio: Neal Bevans
Neal Bevans is a former Assistant District Attorney. A veteran of over 150 trials, Bevans has tried every major felony from rape, murder, and narcotics to armed robbery. One of his cases was televised nationally on Court TV. He has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia (Order of the Barrister) and has been a college instructor for over 10 years.
He has also presented numerous seminars to medical professionals about the legal field, including training seminars for legal nurse consultants and sexual assault nurse examiners. In addition to practicing real estate law, he also worked as a title examiner and bought and sold real estate investment properties.
An author of fiction and nonfiction material, his textbook Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals, was published in 2002. His second textbook, Tort Law for Legal Assistants, was published in 2003. He has also published numerous magazine articles about many aspects of the legal and medical fields, including articles focusing on developing a legal nurse consulting practice. He is also a contributing columnist to Legal Assistant Today magazine.
