Prosecutorial Ethics
This seminar will explore the prosecutor's role in federal and state criminal proceedings, from investigation to plea negotiations to trial and sentencing. Among the issues we will examine are the prosecutor's obligations under the U.S. Constitution and state rules of professional responsibility. Those obligations include restraints on contact with represented parties, use of the grand jury, and statements to the media, as well as discovery obligations and conduct during trial. A special emphasis will be placed on decisions and ethics of the prosecutor in the investigation and prosecution of corporate fraud.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.
Sections/Instructors
Clay C. Wheeler, Dennis M. Duffy
Prosecutorial Ethics 599.01
Spring 2010