Classes Taught

Fall 2024

AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law 3 Credits

Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense.

Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13236

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 13236 Students may contact instructor at: michael.beshears@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

AJS201 Rules of Evidence 3 Credits

A practical insight into the rules of evidence to include how to recognize evidence: the general rules governing admissibility of evidence; the hearsay rule and its exceptions; the use of documentary evidence, written memoranda, photographs, recordings and electronic surveillance; corpus delicti; opinion evidence, circumstantial evidence, evidential privileges. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26069

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

20 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course unless noted.

Class 26069 Students may contact instructor at: michael.beshears@mesacc.edu

AJS210 Constitutional Law 3 Credits

An examination of the U.S. Constitution as it relates to the law enforcement function. Includes statutory law and judicial decisions governing the areas of arrest, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination and other constitutional guarantees. Required in AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27719

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

7 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course unless noted.

Class 27719 Students may contact instructor at: michael.beshears@mesacc.edu

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