LEX 283 Investigation

Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course covers various aspects of civil and criminal investigation. Topics include locating witnesses, interviewing techniques, obtaining records, sketching and photographing accident scenes, collecting and preserving evidence, and preparation of exhibits for trial. Upon completion, students should be able to locate witnesses, prepare questionnaires, interview witnesses, obtain criminal/motor vehicle/medical/accident records, sketch scenes, and prepare exhibits.

Pre-requisite(s): LEX 120.
Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Determine the necessary investigation techniques required when given a set of legal facts.
Categorize investigation techniques used to locate witnesses when given various fact patterns.
Construct documents necessary to obtain critical records as needed by using information provided in role play scenario.
Simulate a witness interview in a role play scenario.