Concepts of Criminal Law AJ 2 Online, Spring 2017

Section #0954

Instructor: Kim Rich Office Bldg.: FO 2304 (Behind the Great Hall) Email: richke@piercecollege.edu Office Hours: T (8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.) Office Phone: 818.710.4328 Th (7:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK California Criminal Law Concepts by Hunt and Rutledge, 2016 Edition,

Pearson Custom Publishing (2015 Edition on reserve in the library)

*(Please do not ask the instructor if it is okay to purchase a different edition. This is the required text and that is why it is listed---if a student chooses to purchase an alternate edition,

that student is responsible for any differences in the editions.)

TENATIVE SCHEDULE ~Syllabus subject to change at the discretion of the instructor~

Week 1 2/6 Ch. 1: Scope & Source of Criminal Law

Week 2 2/13 Ch. 2: Classification of Crimes & Penalties

Week 3 2/20 Ch. 3: Elements of Crimes

Week 4 2/27 Ch. 4: Capacity to Commit Crime & Insanity Defense

Week 5 3/6 Ch. 5: Parties to a Crime; Ch. 6: Attempts, Solicitation, Conspiracy,

Obstruction of Justice Week

6 3/13 Ch. 7: Laws of Arrest

Week 7 3/20 Ch. 16: Thefts & Embezzlement

Week 8 3/27 Ch. 14: Burglary

4/3 SPRING BREAK Week

9 4/10 Ch. 15: Robbery & Extortion

Week 10 4/17 Ch. 10: Assaults; Chapter 13: Public Safety & Morals

Week 11 4/24 Ch. 12: False Imprisonment, Restraint Crimes, Kidnapping, Abduction,

Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse Week

12 5/1 Ch. 9: Dangerous Weapons

IMPORTANT DATES

FEBRUARY 20 - LAST DAY TO DROP (ONLINE) WITHOUT A “W” MAY 7 - LAST DAY TO DROP (ONLINE) WITH A "W"

ONLINE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) CANVAS is the LMS for our online courses. If you need extra help to navigate Canvas and the Online system, please access the following link: http://online.piercecollege.edu/student.html Once you have accessed the class, ALWAYS start at the "Home" page (first "tab" on the left of the class page) and work your way through General Information, then each "Week" (Week 1 will open on Monday, February 6, 2017; other weeks do NOT open in advance--they will open on Monday of each subsequent week). Each week you will find the following labeled sections: Supplemental Material, Discussions, Assignments and Quizzes. If an assignment or discussion involves linking to a website, reading material or viewing a video you will find that information under Supplemental Material. It is possible that some weeks there will not be anything below a section---if that is the case, it will say "None This Week." You are more than welcome to use the "Calendar" to "assist" you in keeping track of what is due, but do not rely on the Calendar to ensure you have accessed everything required. The Calendar will only note what is due, but it will not show you titles, headings, supplemental material, etc. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will provide an introduction to the historical development, philosophy, and basic legal concepts of criminal law, including an examination of constitutional provisions, legal research, legal analysis, and the functioning of criminal law as a social force. It also includes a detailed examination of legal definitions, classifications of law, penalties, elements of crimes, parties to a crime, defenses to crime, and a brief introduction to laws of arrest and judicial procedure. COURSE OBJECTIVES The intention of this course is to present students with the general principles of criminal law in the social, political and moral context from which it develops. Therefore, at the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired an overview of the historical and philosophical development of the nature of criminal law and procedure, including the definitions and classification of crimes and their penalties, the differences between crimes against persons and

Week 13 5/8 Ch. 17: Controlled Substances

Week 14 5/15 Ch. 11: Homicides

Week 15 5/22 Review for Final

Week 16 5/29 FINAL EXAM-MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, JUNE 2 @ 2330

HOURS

crimes against property, the scope and sources of criminal law, parties to offenses, defenses available in criminal law, justification for punishment in criminal law. The student will be equipped with the ability to evaluate the content and decisions of landmark criminal law cases, explain and interpret the classification of crime and articulate an informed opinion on important controversial issues in criminal law. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES A learning outcome is a skill a student should be proficient in at the conclusion of the semester. In AJ 2, students should be able to: 1. Analyze different legal situations and identify the appropriate criminal codes and their elements. 2. Appraise the value of landmark cases and synthesize the impact on modern society. GRADING All assignments, quizzes, tests, etc. AND the final grade in the class is based on a 1-100% scale system: *100% - 89.50% = A, 89.49% - 79.50%= B, 79.49% - 69.50% = C, 69.49% - 59.50% = D, < 59.49% = F Assignments = 35% Quizzes = 30%

Discussions = 25% Final = 10%

*For example, at the end of the semester a student whose overall grade is 79.50 or higher will be rounded to a “B.” EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence in the form of email should include the sender’s full name, class (AJ 2 Online) and specific topic. Content of the email should be completed in a professional manner (grammatically correct). ALL EMAILS SHOULD BE SENT FROM THE STUDENT’S EMAIL ON FILE WITH PIERCE DIRECTLY TO THE INSTRUCTOR’S PIERCE EMAIL (richke@piercecollege.edu). EMAILS FROM A STUDENT'S PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. EXPECTATIONS/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS Expectations for performance in an online course are the same as for a traditional course; in fact, online courses require a degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and technology skills that can make them more demanding for some students. One of the greatest barriers to taking an online course is a lack of basic computer literacy. Computer literacy basically means being able to manage and organize computer files efficiently and learning to use a computer's operating system and software quickly and easily. Keep in mind that this is not a computer literacy course; but students enrolled in online courses are expected to have moderate proficiency using a computer, as well as, reliable Internet access. It is reasonable to expect the occasional struggle or hiccup with the Internet or computer/operating system, but ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to meet the

technological demands of this course. Therefore, it would be wise to anticipate problems with the Internet and computer and not wait until the last minute to submit assignments. I am always improving my course to provide full accessibility. If you have any problems or difficulty with access, please contact me immediately so we can help correct the issue. CLASS STANDARDS/POLICIES Assignments/Quizzes/Tests/Final: NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED – WORK FOR THE WEEK IN PROGRESS IS DUE (SUBMITTED/COMPLETED/UPLOADED BY) NO LATER THAN SUNDAY OF THAT WEEK BY 2330 HOURS (11:30 P.M.), EXCEPT FOR THE FINAL EXAM (AS NOTED IN THE ABOVE SCHEDULE). ALL WORK MUST BE UPLOADED IN A .doc, .docx or .pdf FORMAT---NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! Any work uploaded in an unacceptable format (including, but not limited to, .zip files, .jpg, .pages, etc.) will be given a 0 (zero). PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT THIS MEANS! No work may be emailed to the instructor or left in the instructor’s campus mailbox. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. Students are responsible for reading all material in each chapter, in addition to any and all supplemental material. Quizzes are generally in True/False, Multiple Choice, Fill-In, Matching and/or short answer format. The final exam will be cumulative and in the same format as the quizzes. Submission of Work: All work submitted online (except when noted) must be: TYPED IN 12 POINT FONT DOUBLE SPACED WITH 1” MARGINS Any assignment requiring any type of research or references (other than the textbook or noted by the instructor) must be completed in APA style (BUT, DO NOT include a title page or abstract----just cite any references per APA style and include a “Reference” page per APA style). I have provided a link to information about APA style under the General Information portion of the class. Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable resource. Points will be deducted for any work where Wikipedia has been used as a reference. Internet Attendance: YOU MUST LOG IN TO THE CLASS BY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017 AT 9:00 A.M. AND TAKE THE 1 QUESTION SYLLABUS QUIZ (BELOW THE SYLLABUS UNDER GENERAL INFORMATION---YOU MUST READ THE SYLLABUS FIRST IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE QUIZ). IF YOU DO NOT FULFILL THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT YOU WILL BE DROPPED ON FEBRUARY 9, 2017! THINK OF THIS REQUIREMENT THE SAME AS ATTENDING THE FIRST DAY OF A TRADITIONAL ON-CAMPUS CLASS---IF YOU ARE A “NO SHOW” YOU ARE DROPPED.

PER ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND CREDIT POLICIES (as indicated in the General Catalog), ANY STUDENT WHO MISSES MORE THAN ONE WEEK’S WORTH OF CLASS BEFORE THE CENSUS DATE MAY BE EXCLUDED. In other words, the instructor will drop any student who misses more than one week’s worth of class before the census date. For purposes of the online class, any student who does not log in and participate in one week’s worth of work prior to the census date will be dropped from the class. Additionally, students failing to log in and complete required work throughout the semester will be deemed “failing to attend and participate” and may be dropped, although it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to drop a class after census. If a student’s name is still on the official roster at the end of the semester, that student will receive a grade commensurate with the course work completed. Internet Behavior: Due to the very nature of Administration of Justice classes, there will be material some students feel is offensive. No offense is intended, but there is the need to discuss real world issues that many may feel uncomfortable about. Please be courteous and mindful of other students. Although there will be many “hot topics” discussed in this class, please be respectful of others. No foul language, rude comments or demeaning remarks shall be made to another student. Any behavior deemed inappropriate by the instructor will be dealt with according to Los Angeles Pierce College procedures. Pierce College policy specifically addresses disruptive behavior from students. Disobedient, disruptive or disorderly behavior exhibited by any student may result in disciplinary action in accordance with District policies and procedures. Action may include, but is not limited to expulsion from class. The student will not be permitted to make up any work missed during the exclusion period and that will have a negative effect on the student’s grade. Access to Grades: The "Grades" portion/tab of Canvas is used to post and track students’ grades. This is where students can view individual assignment grades, as well as, overall total grade and is accessible 24/7. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor his/her grade throughout the year for informational purposes and accuracy. PLAGIARISM/ACADEMIC DISHONESTY The faculty and administration of Pierce College are committed to the belief that honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process. The College expects students to be honest and ethical at all times in their pursuit of academic goals. Students who violate the code of academic conduct by which the College maintains its academic integrity will be dealt with in a manner reflecting the seriousness of these violations. I. Violations of academic honesty and integrity occur when a student participates in any act in which he/she uses deception or fraud while performing an academic activity. Violations include, but are not limited to, the following: Using study aids such as calculators, tape recorders or notes, when not authorized by the instructor; cheating on examinations, assignments or experiments (allowing another student to copy one’s answers or copying the answers of other students; exchanging information by any means, including verbal exchanges, sign language, hand signals, secret codes, passed notes, creation of a distraction for the purpose of cheating; changing answers on a previously scored test, assignment or experiment; inventing information and/or data); allowing another student to assume one’s identity in order to fulfill an assignment or take a test; submitting for a grade

the words, ideas, and/or written work (including laboratory notes and drawings) of another person without giving due credit to that person, including purchased papers or papers written by other students.; falsifying or attempting to falsify attendance records and/or grade rosters and/or conspiring with other students to commit any of the above behaviors. II. Consequences for any offense against academic honesty and integrity may include: An “F” or a “0” on the examination or assignment, suspension from the class and other sanctions and/or penalties authorized by the Board of Trustees for violations of the District Code of Conduct and/or a record of the student’s violation placed in the student’s disciplinary file. Students are required to be honest and complete their own work at all times (homework, class work, quizzes, tests, etc.). Additional information about plagiarism can be found at www.plagiarism.org or through various websites on the Internet. ACADEMIC COUNSELING SERVICES Academic counselors are available to assist you with many of your educational needs such as help in clarifying your values and goals; develop a student education plan (SEP); interpret articulation agreements with other colleges and universities, and much more. The phone number for Academic Counseling Services is 818.719.6440 and they are located in the Student Services Building, 1st floor. CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS The CAS is committed to helping students in need of academic support acquire the skills and tools necessary to meet their individual academic, vocational, or personal goals. All tutoring services are free to currently enrolled Pierce College students. The phone number for CAS is 818.719.6414 and they are located in the Library Learning Crossroads Building, 1st floor. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE If you need help paying for books and other college expenses, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 818.719.6428 or visit them on the web at http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/financial_aid. They are located in the Student Services Building, 1st floor. GAIN/CALWORKS The GAIN/CalWORKs program serves all CalWORKs students attending Pierce College. A variety of services designed to support your educational, career and personal goals is offered, such as advocacy for child care, student education plans (SEP), work-study opportunities, child care in the campus Child Development Center for eligible children, and much more. The phone number for GAIN/CalWORKs is 818.719.6400 and they are located in the Student Services Building, 2nd floor. SPECIAL SERVICES Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact the office of Special Services as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before any accommodation can be made. The phone number for Special Services is 818.719.6430 and they are located in the Student Services Building, 1st floor. VETERANS OFFICE The mission of the Pierce College Veterans Office is to provide a supportive environment for veterans and to assist them with the services they need to receive VA benefits and to

successfully complete their educational goal at Pierce College. The Veterans Office is designed as a liaison between you as a veteran and the Veteran’s Administration. Our Veterans staff will forward all documents required by the Veterans Administration directly to the Muskogee Regional Office. The phone number for the Veterans Office is 818.719.3316, email contact is pierce-veteran@piercecollege.edu and they are located in the Student Services Building, 2nd floor. MURPHY’S LAW Sometimes things just happen that make it absolutely impossible to be in class, on time to class or in terms of online classes, be able to access the class. Under certain EXTREME and UNAVOIDABLE circumstances, the instructor MIGHT make an exception to the previously explained policies/procedures, but those exceptions are extremely rare. If a student’s personal “circumstances” become too overwhelming, it might be in that student’s interest to withdraw from the class and take it another semester. THE END!