The final project has two assignment components: 1) A written paper covering the topic and 2) A PowerPoint presentation of the topic.

Describe and Discuss the Field of Criminal Law

Final Paper Format:

Your Final Project Paper is to be submitted in the following format and organization:

ii. Acknowledgment of own original work certification statement.

iii. Table of Contents

1. Explain how the burden of proof relates to a criminal proceeding.

2. Define and contrast civil and criminal proceedings.

3. Discuss the differences between procedural and substantive due process.

4. What is English common law and how is it related to modern jurisprudence?

5. Select three major crimes and describe their legal elements.

6. Describe and provide examples of constitutional, case, and statutory law.

7. Describe the various legal defenses available to a defendant.

8. Discuss the Bill of Rights and its importance. If you could change one article what would it be and why?

9. What is an ex post facto law? Why is it important? Describe an example of one.

- a PowerPoint presentation made based on the written information from your paper.