| Wrongful Convictions |
| Course Number: 381-0-01 |
Marshall | 2-4 Units |
Over the course of the past decade there has been increasing recognition that, despite its commitment to the concept of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, our criminal justice system yields a steady stream of wrongful convictions. This experiential course will focus on some causes and potential remedies for this phenomenon, within the context of an individual case study.
During the Fall 2010 Quarter, the primary focus of the course will be on the subject of interrogations and false confessions. Students will read and discuss cases and articles a variety on the subject in a seminar-style format. Most of the work in the course, however, will involve actual representation of a defendant whose conviction was based on a confession he asserts to be false.
Working with Professor Marshall, who is representing this client on appeal, direct students will be assigned to research and draft various sections of the appellate brief. The class will meet for two hours per week, at a time to be arranged with the enrolled students. Students will also meet individually and in teams with Prof. Marshall each week to discuss their work on their projects. Students will earn between two and four credits for the Quarter, depending on the number of hours they commit to working on the projects. Students who are available will have the opportunity to begin working on their projects in the beginning of September.
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| Calendar: Quarter Calendar |
| Enrollment: Consent - Max Enrollment 12 |
| Grading system: Honors-Pass |
| Elements used in grading: Class participation; quality of work on projects |
| Type of exam: None |
| Specific graduation requirements met: Professional Skills,Writing |
| Special instructions, rules or deadlines: Students interested in enrolling should contact Professor Marshall directly to discuss the course. |
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