Description
This course examines criminal law in the United States with a concentration on South Dakota Codified Law. Students will study the general principles of criminal liability, defenses to criminal liability, parties to crime, vicarious liability, inchoate crimes, crimes against persons, crimes against property, crimes against public order, and crimes against the state. South Dakota criminal laws and motor vehicle laws are explored. This course includes topics and applicable terminal learning objectives from the South Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course.