This course covers substantive federal criminal law to include the scope and structure of federal crimes. The course will explore prosecution and defense strategies in federal cases, including decision making before and after trials. Topics covered will include drug trafficking, money laundering, asset forfeiture, firearms, the Hobbs Act, anti-terrorism, espionage, immigration, wire and mail fraud, public corruption, bribery, RICO, obstruction of justice, perjury, and the federal sentencing guidelines. This course may satisfy the Upper- Level Writing Requirement.
Required Prerequisites
Course Frequency
Offered when student interest and faculty availability allow.