Mark TwainREFUND OR “W” REMOVAL CRITERIADATEJANUARYEssential Elements of CrimesCriminal LiabilityFEBRUARYCriminal LiabilityTEST #1 (Chapters 1-4)The Law Governing the Use of ForceOther Criminal DefensesCriminal PunishmentCriminal PunishmentTEST #2 (Chapters 5-9)The Limits of Free SpeechThe Limits of Other FreedomsSpring Break – No classesTEST #3 (Chapters 10-12)HomicideDATEAssault and Battery and Other CrimesAgainst the PersonTheft, Robbery and BurglaryTheft, Robbery and BurglaryShoplifting and Other CrimesFraud and Other Property CrimesTEST #4 (Chapters 13-17)Rape and Related Sex OffensesProstitution and Related Crimes & AIDSProstitution and Related Crimes & AIDSTEST #5 (Chapters 18-19)Gangs, Organized Crime and TerrorismGangs, Organized Crime and TerrorismOrganized Crime and GamblingDrug Abuse & Alcohol Related CrimesSummary of Criminal Justice/ Exam ReviewTEST #6 (Chapters 20 – 23)Department of Professional StudiesJackson Community CollegeJackson, MichiganSYLLABUSCRJ 101.01Criminal LawWinter Semester 2006Monday & Wednesday 11:00-12:25 p.m.James McDivitt Hall, Room 115Instructor: THOMAS G. FLEMING, J.D.Office: JM 113Phone: 796-8525E-mail: [email protected] 101 CRIMINAL LAW"Thunder is Impressive, ButLightning gets the work done."Mark Twain2CRJ 101 CRIMINAL LAWCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course will survey the development of Criminal Law from its historical foundings through today’s State, Federal and Supreme Court decisions. The student will be familiarized with the criminal process, known as Procedural Law, together with the commonly applied statutes, known as Substantive Law. Emphasis will be placed on gaining an overview of criminal practice while focusing on relevant sections of the Michigan Penal Code.COURSE OBJECTIVES1. To familiarize the student with the criminal process and selected sections of the Michigan Penal Code.2. To examine the history of the criminal law.3. To examine the essential elements of crime.4. To examine the concepts of criminal liability and criminal responsibility.5. To analyze capital punishment concepts.6. To examine the limits of free speech and other constitutionally guaranteed freedoms.7. To examine the role of the courts and the structure of the court system in Michigan.REQUIRED TEXTGARDNER, THOMAS J. AND ANDERSON, TERRY. “CRIMINAL LAW,” 8th Edition (2003)METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONThis course will be based on the lecture format, however, class discussion is an essential part of this course. There will also be in-class writing assignments. Students should feel free to ask questions at any time. I will not simply trace the textbook. As college students you are expected to have completed the required reading prior to class. Examinations will cover lecture information, textbook material, handout material and video presentations.3CRJ 101 CRIMINAL LAWATTENDANCE POLICYClass attendance and participation is expected. You are responsible for all material covered in class.Students who are absent from three (3) or more classes will have one point deducted from their final grade for each absence. For example: a student who averages a 77 and who is absent from class three (3) times will receive a grade of 76. Students missing two or more night classes will have one point deducted for each 1 1/2 hours of class missed. Students who have perfect attendance will have one (1) point added to their final semester grade. Students who miss six (6) or more classes may be withdrawn from the class by the instructor. WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSThe last day to withdraw from classes is April 28th. You must initiate a withdrawal in person at the main campus or one of the extension centers.If the withdrawal from class is instructor-initiated, the student will be notified by letter by the Registrars office after the withdrawal has been processed to allow an opportunity for the student to appeal the withdrawal from class.If the withdrawal from class is student-initiated, it is necessary for an advisor or counselor to approve the schedule change. The student’s official date of withdrawal will be the date received at the Registrars office. A student is not considered withdrawn from class until the withdrawal form has been processed (add/drop form).“I” (INCOMPLETE) GRADEA student may request an “I” grade from an instructor. The request for the “I” grade may be granted if, in the opinion of the instructor, the course work is sufficient in quality and quantity to meet course objectives. All allowed make-up exams must be taken within the prescribed time unless extended by the instructor.A grade of “I” may be removed by satisfactorily meeting the course objectives during either of thenext full length semesters (fall/winter) or at an earlier date specified by the instructor.If the “I” is not removed by the end of the specified time, the “I” grade will remain as a permanententry on the student’s transcript, and the student must register and repeat the course to receive a grade and credit for degree purposes.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES"Students requiring special assistance (including those affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act) should contact the Center for Student Success. This is the first step in acquiring the appropriate accommodations to facilitate your learning."TUTORS“Tutors, both peer and on-line for writing classes (plus additional services for academic success)4CRJ 101 CRIMINAL LAWcan be accessed by calling 796-8415 or by stopping by the Center for Student Success, Bert Walker Hall, Room 123.”TESTS AND EXAMINATIONSSix (6) examinations will be given covering the various sections in your textbook and lecture, handout and video material. Each examination is worth 20 points. The examinations will be in one or more of the following forms: True/False, Fill-in, Multiple-Choice, Matching, or Essay. Your lowest exam score will be dropped in determination of your final grade. THE LAST EXAM SCORE MAY NOT BE DROPPED!MAKE-UP EXAMS will be permitted only for GOOD CAUSE SHOWN! This means you must be able to show and document an emergency situation. ALL MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE ESSAY TYPE and must be taken within five (5) days of the regularly scheduled examination.Failure to appear at a regularly scheduled examination will result in a zero being recorded as your grade for that exam.GRADING SCALE (EXAMINATIONS, ATTENDANCE AND CLASS ASSIGNMENTS WILL ACCOUNT FOR 100% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE)90