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3. The Law of Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

Professor Minor.

In the study of this subject the student is made familiar with the
general principles enforced by the courts in the administration of criminal
justice. He is instructed as to the nature and elements of the
more important crimes, both common law and statutory. Attention
is given rather to the acquisition of a thorough knowledge of the

leading principles than to the less important details, which, with a
knowledge of the former, may readily be acquired. The course of
instruction further embraces a study of the forms of procedure, the
nature, organization and duties of the courts, and grand and petit
juries; arrests and bail; indictments, informations, presentments, and
the various defenses, by way of plea or otherwise; together with the
ordinary incidents of a criminal trial, such as challenges of jurors,
motions for a new trial, bills of exceptions, motions in arrest of judgment,
and writs of error.—September 15 to December 5—Twice a week.

Text-Book.—Synopsis of Criminal Law: Minor.

The Professor's Notes.