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Criminology & Criminal Justice
Description: Students investigate Arizona convictions where claims of actual innocence are maintained. Students analyze legal documents, correspond with inmates, interview witnesses, and research scientific and forensic methods. Students become knowledgeable about causes of wrongful conviction, case investigation strategies, legal ethics, and analysis of court, police and forensic documents. Students are expected to remain with the AIP for the entire academic year. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Term : Summer 2017
Catalog Year : 2016-2017
CCJ 496 - Innocence Investigation Clinic
Description: Students investigate Arizona convictions where claims of actual innocence are maintained. Students analyze legal documents, correspond with inmates, interview witnesses, and research scientific and forensic methods. Students become knowledgeable about causes of wrongful conviction, case investigation strategies, legal ethics, and analysis of court, police and forensic documents. Students are expected to remain with the AIP for the entire academic year. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.