Description
Students will be taught the differences between the criminal and civil law process. They will understand how to interpret criminal statutes and apply those statutes to violations in a law enforcement application. The study of federal, state, and local governments and their respective courts will be covered. The criminal code and pretrial and post-trial procedures, from a constitutional basis as well as that found in South Dakota Codified Law Titles 22, 23, and 23A, will be covered. Students will become familiar with proper trial preparation, conduct, and demeanor as it relates to the law enforcement officer.