Computer Crime and Abuse Law

Course Number:
Law 407

Hours:
3

Course Type:
Upper-Level

Writing Requirement:
None

Skills Requirement?:
No

Final Exam?:
No

Description:
This course will survey the legal issues raised by computer-related crime. The course coverage divides into two topics: 1) substantive criminal law, which considers the scope and structure of the criminal laws relating to computer crime; 2) criminal procedure, which examines the nature and function of the privacy laws and constitutional rules that regulate law enforcement investigations of computer-related crime; and 3) privacy statutes dealing with computers that relate to criminal cases.

Related Courses:

Will be of special interest to students planning pursuing a career in either criminal or intellectual property law.

Prerequisites:

Criminal Procedure: Investigation.

Instructor(s):
J. Kennedy

Semester(s):
Fall