ADMJ 0070. Substantive Law - Crimes and Punishments
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
An in-depth study of Penal Code and other Codes which have an application to law enforcement and administration of justice. Includes misdemeanor and felony violations of the criminal statutes involving crimes against persons and property, public peace, dangerous weapons, narcotics, and vice violations. (CSU)
ADMJ 0070 - Substantive Law - Crimes and Punishments
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/admj-0070/
Catalog Description Hours: 54 lecture Description: An in-depth study of Penal Code and other Codes which have an application to law enforcement and administration of justice. Includes misdemeanor and felony violations of the criminal statutes involving crimes against persons and property, public peace, dangerous weapons, narcotics, and vice violations. (CSU) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Compare and contrast allowable punishments for infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. CSLO #2: Differentiate between laws of arrest for peace officer and private persons. CSLO #3: Analyze hypothetical criminal scenarios and identify appropriate crime elements. Effective Term Fall 2017 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives 1. Identify the historical source, nature, purpose and evolution of the modern criminal law system; 2. Differentiate between corpus delicti and elements of specific crimes; 3. Compare and contrast allowable punishments for infractions, misdemeanors and felony violations; 4. Identify specific elements of criminal statutes; 5. Distinguish between the various types of criminal intent and criminal negligence; 6. Compare criminal culpability of Principals, Accessories and Accomplices; 7. Explain characteristics and elements of a lawful arrest; 8. Compare and contrast necessary legal justifications for consensual contacts, detentions, and arrests; 9. Explain the nature of crimes against public peace; 10. Analyze hypothetical situations involving crimes utilizing deadly weapons involving assaults and justify a specific criminal charge; 11. Define the criminal element difference between murder and manslaughter; 12. Distinguish the difference in criminal elements between burglary and robbery; 13. Identify the various laws associated with being under the influence of drugs and alcohol; and 14. Chart controlled substances by their narcotic schedules. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: Students will identify the specific crime elements and proper classifications of various Penal Code sections. Problem Solving Examinations Example: Given realistic hypothetical written scenarios, students will identify whether or not a crime has occurred and if so, which crime and how it should be classified (infraction, misdemeanor or felony). Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: Using specific sections from the CA Penal Code, Instructor will lead class discussion related to how to isolate the specific elements of various crimes, their classifications and allowable punishments. Distance Learning Instructor will post interactive links to CA Penal and Vehicle Codes, which students will use to differentiate various sections between infraction, misdemeanor and felony crimes. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read chapter from text covering crimes against public peace and be prepared to discuss specific disturbance laws. 2. Read a newspaper article regarding crimes against persons and be prepared to discuss corpus delicti of the crime. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Students will be asked to write an analysis of a current event identifying the specific criminal violations described in the article. 2. Students will be given a scenario and asked to write a response identifying the participant's roles and their criminal involvement. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Using instructor selected topic, students will work in groups to research and produce a fifteen minute oral presentation. Required Materials California Criminal Law Concepts Author: Hunt & Rutledge Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing Publication Date: 2015 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Penal Code Author: State of California Publisher: Various Publication Date: 2016 Text Edition: Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Administration of Justice
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/administration-justice/
Overview The Administration of Justice program offers students an Associate Degree for Transfer which prepares students for transfer into the California State University system. In addition, there are three associate degrees offered with specific areas of concentration. Each concentration has specific core courses that are required of all students. Courses are available in law enforcement, specializing in police activities that promote public safety and service to the community; courts, specializing in responsibilities to the public through the trial system of adjudication; and corrections, where sentenced individuals are subjected to society's effort to provide accountability and correct the deviant behavior. The Administration of Justice program also offers a number of POST certified peace officer training courses, including PC 832 Arrest and Firearms, as well as Modules III and II of the POST Regular Basic Course (Law Enforcement Academy). Successful completion of the two modules allows students to be hired as Level III or Level II Reserve Peace Officers in California. The Department also offers some in-service POST training courses for continuing professional development. TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Administration of Justice are available in the Counseling Center. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for specific transfer requirements. Four-year graduates in Administration of Justice are qualified for career pathways in law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Faculty Ralph McGill Professor, Administration of Justice B.A., New College of California
Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)
...165 ADMJ 0088 ITIS 165 IT 0165 ITIS 180 IT 0055 JOUR 100 COMM 0070...
