Mark TwainREFUND OR “W” REMOVAL CRITERIADATEAUGUSTSEPTEMBERNo Class – Labor DayEssential Elements of CrimesCriminal LiabilityCriminal LiabilityTEST #1 (Chapters 1-4)The Law Governing the Use of ForceOther Criminal DefensesCriminal PunishmentOCTOBERCriminal PunishmentTEST #2 (Chapters 5-9)The Limits of Free SpeechThe Limits of Other FreedomsTEST #3 (Chapters 10-12)HomicideDATEAssault and Battery and Other CrimesAgainst the PersonTheft, Robbery and BurglaryTheft, Robbery and BurglaryNOVEMBERShoplifting and Other CrimesFraud and Other Property CrimesTEST #4 (Chapters 13-17)Rape and Related Sex OffensesProstitution and Related Crimes & AIDSProstitution and Related Crimes & AIDSNO CLASS – THANKSGIVING BREAKTEST #5 (Chapters 18-19)Gangs, Organized Crime and TerrorismGangs, Organized Crime and TerrorismDECEMBEROrganized 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 LawFall Semester 2006Monday & Wednesday 11:00-12:27 p.m.James McDivitt Hall, Room 115Instructor: THOMAS G. FLEMING, J.D.Office: JM 113E-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 November 28 th. 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) GRADEThe incomplete grade is designed for students with extenuating circumstances to allow them to complete the course requirements after the semester or session has ended. Students may receive an “I” if, in the opinion of the instructor, their work is sufficient in quality, but is lacking in quantity to meet the objectives specified in the course syllabus. The course objectives are to be satisfactorily completed during the next full-length semester or within a shorter period of time as determined to by the instructor. If the student does not complete the course within the designatedtime period, the Registrar will replace the “I” grade with the earned grade as assigned by the instructor. The grade of “I” is not awarded to students who did not attend, or seldom attended, or to those who simply are not pleased with their final grades. Students receiving an “I” submit only the remaining work that had not been completed at the end of the semester. Students do not redo work that had already been graded. 4CRJ 101 CRIMINAL LAWSTUDENTS 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)can 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