-Determine whether there is sufficient evidence to issue a criminal charge -Draft a basic criminal complaint suitable for filing in state court system-Analyze and apply potential factual and/or statutory defenses to a set of allegations made against a criminal defendant/client-Draft motions commonly used by the defense team to suppress evidence or gain some other favorable ruling on behalf of client -Demonstrate a basic understanding of substantive and procedural due process rights designed to protect criminal defendants in the pretrial process -Communicate effectively orally and in writing.-Work collaboratively while demonstrating individual initiative and responsibility.-Make ethical decisions in a legal environment.-Use critical thinking skills to solve problems in a legal environment.-Use legal terminology effectively.-Effectively organize legal information.-Conduct accurate, effective and efficient legal research using both traditional and computerized research techniques.