The Criminal Trial
This course will discuss all aspects of the criminal trial, including topics such as the steps of the trial, the constitutional rights of the trial, presumption of innocence, proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and more. Additionally, a focus on the Constitutional requirements of having a jury as well as selecting an unbiased jury will be discussed.
Course Length: 1 Hour
Meet your Instructor
Marvin Zalman
Expertise:
Professor of Criminal Justice - Wayne State University
Professor Zalman came to Wayne State University in 1980 as chair of the then-new Criminal Justice Department. He previously taught at the Criminal Justice Department at Michigan State University and in the law faculty at Ahmadu Bello University in Northern Nigeria. His work in constitutional criminal procedure focuses on the limits of state power and individual liberty. His textbook/case book, Criminal Procedure: Constitution and Society, 4th edition (Prentice Hall 2005) integrates legal, social scientific, and criminal justice policy approaches. He currently serves on the editorial boards of several scholarly journals: Criminal Law Bulletin, Criminal Justice Review, Journal of Crime & Justice and Justice System Journal. He is listed in Who's Who in American Law (14th edition, 2005-2006) and Who's Who in America (60th edition, 2006).