Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Review of Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, including analysis of Miranda warnings, police interrogation procedures, coerced confessions, and why innocent people confess. Examination of jury behavior, reliability of eyewitness testimony, and fair trials. Mock trial presentation. Intimate expression and right to define one's own concept of existence and meaning, using examples of evolving rulings on same-sex marriage, abortion, and right to die. Use and misuse of grand juries in police misconduct cases, including Eric Brown, Michael Garner, and Breonna Taylor cases. Questions of judicial activism, legal precedent, and standards of review. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
6.7 / 10
Organization
6.7 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
6.7 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2022 In-Person
    Grade: P

    The content of the course is interesting and worth thinking about. I recommend reading the related articles. The exam is divided into multiple choice questions and short answer questions.

Course

Previously taught
22W
Formerly offered as
COMM ST 170

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 1 midterm

  • 10th week final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

Previous Grades

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