Biography
Phillip Entzminger (MSCJ, JD) is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Western Carolina
University. He has been an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at both Chowan
University (NC) and at Western Illinois University. At Chowan, Professor Entzminger
taught courses in evidence, business law, constitutional law, criminal law, criminology,
and management. Additionally, Professor Entzminger was the department's pre-law adviser.
At Western Illinois University, Professor Entzminger taught undergraduate and graduate
courses on a wide range of topics, from criminal law to civil law to juvenile justice.
Moreover, he was the coach of Western Illinois' award-winning interdisciplinary mock
trial team. Currently, Professor Entzminger is a PhD student in criminal justice
with a concentration in intelligence. In his free time, he enjoys running (when his
knees allow), and spending time on the North Carolina coast with his wife and son,
Ambrose.
Teaching Interests
He currently teaches courses in criminal law, investigations, police practices & problems,
confidential informants, legal environment of business, and business ethics.
Research Interests
His primary research interests include Fourth Amendment issues within the medical
context, conceptual deconstruction of recidivism, and alternative punishments for
specific classes of offenders.
