First Week Reading Assignments

First Readings for Fall 2024

This may not be an exclusive listing of all faculty members’ first assignment and class meeting notices. If you do not see a class that you are in listed below, it may be necessary to check with the faculty member.

Dates for Fall 2024

  •  The form for submitting assignments will be activated on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
    • Assignments will begin to be posted Thursday, August 1, 2024.
  • The form for submitting assignments will be deactivated on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
    • Assignments will be removed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

SC Criminal Law and Procedure (LAWS 549 §001)

Instructor Name(s)

Sampson; Goldberg

Textbook Information

South Carolina Crimes: Elements and Defenses, 2nd Edition – Can be purchased through the SC Bar by emailing Matt Anderson at matt.anderson@scbar.org or calling him at 803-771-0333, ext. 126.

General Assignment Information

Wednesday, August 28: Class One —Intro to the Class, the Courts, and Arrests
Due Today:
• Discuss whether you want to represent the State or the defendant and why
• Read pages 1 – 32 of the textbook
Topics:
• Introduction to the Class, Instructors and each other
• Discuss structure of course and assignments
• Discuss SC criminal court structure
• Review grounds for arrest

Syllabus

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