Capital Punishment

• Class number: 55812
• Term: Spring 2012
• Instructor: Robert Casale

The objective of this course is to instill a critically sound understanding of the core issues inherent in the prosecution and defense of capital cases. To this end, the course is organized around three broad subjects: reconciling death penalty schemes with evolving constitutional requirements, fair trial issues unique to capital cases, and the nagging problem of convicting--and executing--factually innocent persons. In addition to studying trial and appellate court decisions and actual case files, guest speakers and documentary videos will offer real world insights into capital litigation. A mid term exam and short final paper will be required.

Course Schedule

• Date: Wednesday 3:30-5:30PM
• Location: LB422

Course Information

• Catalog number-Section number: 7850-01
• Course Type: Seminar
• Prerequisites: None
• Credits (min/max): 2/2
• Subjects:
  • Criminal

Enrollment

• Enrollment status: Closed
• Current enrollment/capacity: 19/18
• Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
• Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

• Grade basis: Graded
• Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
• Exam type: NO EXAM