DARTON COLLEGE

Instructor Information: Course

Heather F. Perfetti, J.D. CRJU 2205

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW

Phone: 229.317.6813

Fax: 229.317.3008 3 Semester Hours

Office Location: I-128

Email: perfetth@darton.edu Prerequisites: None

GETTING STARTED

1. From the Darton College site for distance learning students, you need to view the following pages to make sure that your computer is ready for this course.

Minimum System Requirements for Online Learners

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2. Go online to Darton College's website www.darton.edu and select WebCT. Log on using the instructions posted. The system may require you to change to a different password. Follow the screen prompts to do so. If you have previously used WebCT, your prior password remains in effect. If you encounter a problem, call the Web Help desk at 229-317-6923 or 1-800-861-8318.

3. If you have never taken a WebCT course, or are not familiar with the features of WebCT view the WebCT quick reference guides [Logging On] [Browser Settings] [Discussion Forum] [E-mail]

Required Text: Scheb, J.M. & Scheb, J.M. (2005). Criminal law and procedure. (5^th ed.) Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth Publishing

Recommended Text: Georgia criminal law and motor vehicle handbook (2005). Longwood, FL: Gould Publications.

Course Description: The development of criminal substantive law. Studies of crimes against persons, property, and public order, criminal procedure, constitutional basis, speech, assembly, arrest, search and seizure, self-incrimination, the right to counsel, due process, and civil rights.

Objective: This course is designed to give students an overview of both substantive and procedural areas of criminal law for criminal justice professionals. This course will explore constitutional, administrative, ethical, and civil issues that are present in policing, courts, and corrections. Landmark case law will be discussed. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the law and its application by all professionals in criminal justice. This course is not intended to be an in-depth study of the law, but will instead serve as an introductory-level background course for students interested in the overall criminal justice system and the law.

While this is a distance learning course, we will create an on-line atmosphere that is conducive to discussion, participation, and interaction among students in this class. In addition, upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

· Trace and discuss the origins of the American system of jurisprudence.

· Identify and discuss the foundations of criminal law and procedure.

· Define substantive criminal law and identify its constitutional limitations.

· List and discuss the Amendments contained within the Bill of Rights, with specific emphasis on the 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, and 8^th Amendments and their application through the 14^th Amendment.

· Explain criminal procedures as they relate to law enforcement.

· Recognize and define basic legal terminology.

· Locate and use legal referencing and research resources.

· Discuss the structure, purpose, and concepts of the United States Supreme Court.

· Describe the structure and purpose of various court systems at federal, state, and local levels.

· Identify and discuss case law relevant to search and seizure, probable cause, arrest, self-incrimination, interrogation, due process, right to counsel and bail issues.

· Understand the format of the Official Code of Georgia (by title, chapter, and paragraph).

· Prepare legal briefs of major cases.

· Identify the legal elements of specific offenses and define crimes against persons, crimes against property, and various drug laws.

Examinations: There will be five timed examinations throughout this course. Questions will come from the textbook material as well as any additional notes, readings, references, or other resources utilized. Questions will be primarily objective in nature (true or false, multiple choice, and matching) but there may be some essay, short answer, and fill-in-the-blank. Each examination will be worth 100 points.

Quizzes: There will be ten quizzes over the reading material, worth 10 points each. These quizzes will be primarily objective in nature (true or false, multiple choice, and matching) but there may be some essay, short answer, and fill-in-the-blank.

There is a sample examination/quiz available on-line for students to become familiar with the on-line examination and quiz format. You must complete that “mock” quiz during the times noted. Even if you have taken some other on-line course, you must complete the “mock” quiz.

Important note: Examinations and quizzes will be available during certain dates and times. Please see the attached schedule. It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the examination and quiz dates as you will only be permitted to take the examinations and quizzes during those dates. After these specific dates, the examinations and quizzes will not be available. In addition, examinations and quizzes will be timed. You are not permitted to utilize the book, notes, or any other material during the examinations or quizzes. If I suspect that you are cheating, you will be required to take quizzes and examinations on campus.

See the Cheating Policy referenced.

Also, examinations and quizzes can be taken only once. You will view one question at a time and must answer that question before moving on to the next question. You will not have an opportunity to return to that question, even if you have time remaining.

Attendance: Even though this is an on-line course, attendance is mandatory by Darton College Policy. That policy reads as follows:

It is the policy of this College that students are expected to attend all of their scheduled

classes, laboratories, or clinical sessions when reasonably possible. Some justified and

unavoidable absences are expected. Absences in excess of 10% of the sessions scheduled

may reduce the grade for the course. A student is expected to account for absences,

preferably in advance, to the instructor of the course and, at the discretion of the instructor,

to promptly make up the work missed. Divisions or departments may have class attendance

policies of a more specific nature within this general policy statement. Each instructor shall

provide detailed policies and procedures in writing to each student at the beginning of the course.

Students who miss class while serving as jurors will not be penalized for such absences but

will be required to make up classwork missed as a result of jury service. See the Student

Handbook for details.

You are expected to log on to Web CT as regularly as you can, but you must do so at a minimum of twice a week. You are required to participate in weekly discussions on topics provided. In addition, I will be able to verify your on-line attendance through a tracking system in Web CT. Most importantly, please be cognizant of any changes on the calendar or announcements sent to you by email. Failing to attend class and/or participate in the on-line discussions will result in grade reduction for the course.

Discussion Forum: The “discussion forum” link in Web CT will be used extensively throughout this course. Your participation will be assessed weekly. Failing to participate at all or failing to provide quality academic discussion will result in grade reduction for the course. Please see the “Assignment” tab for information on the discussion forum assignments. I will facilitate discussion by responding to or asking questions of students. Part of the college experience is communicating in an environment that encourages an open exchange of ideas. Obviously, the field of criminal justice presents issues worthy of debate and discussion. You will often not agree with other students, and I will interject ideas into the discussion that may or may not reflect my own personal opinions. Part of my role as the instructor is to encourage you to “think outside of the box.” Everyone is expected to remain respectful to others and their viewpoints throughout the semester. Failing to do so may affect your participation grade.

Reaction Papers: There will be two reaction papers required, each worth 50 points. Each paper must be the work of the student submitting such. Submitting work written by someone else or failing to credit a source through the use of appropriate citations is plagiarism and will be treated as indicated under the cheating policy. Please see the “Assignment” tab on Web CT for further instructions about these papers. You must follow the directions as indicated or your grade will be reduced significantly. All papers shall be submitted using Microsoft Word, as I am unable to open documents in any other format. APA format will be required. Any assignments submitted late will be reduced one letter grade for every day that the assignment is late. Please submit all assignments on time to avoid being penalized.

Serving Learning Option: Students have an opportunity to participate in this class as service learning students and earn course credit for community service. Participating students remain in the same course as other students and complete the same requirements as other students. Service Learning Students’ final course grades are computed differently, however, so that the community service counts for part of the overall course grade. In addition, service learning students receive a special designation on their academic transcript that informs others who view the transcript that the student volunteered with a community service agency. If you are interested in being a service learning student, please review the material provided on the Service Learning link on Web CT.

Grading System for Non-Service Learning Students:

5 Examinations 500 points 630 – 700 points = A

10 Quizzes 100 points 560 – 629 points = B

2 Reaction Papers 100 points 490 – 559 points = C

Total # of Possible Points 700 points 420 – 489 points = D

419 or Below = F

Grading System for Service Learning Students:

5 Examinations 500 points

10 Quizzes 100 points = 80% of Grade + SLP grade (20%)

2 Reaction Papers 100 points

Email & Assignment Submissions: Please utilize the email function within Web CT to contact me throughout the semester with questions, concerns, or general comments about this course. Do not use my regular email address, perfetth@darton.edu, for issues relating to this course. Use email within Web CT only for course-related issues. When submitting assignments, you must do so through Web CT. All correspondence in this class will take place through Web CT. I will not send email or announcements to any personal email addresses so it is imperative that you check Web CT religiously. You may also contact me by phone. However, please realize that I am often in class and may not be in my office. The best way to contact me will be through Web CT email. If you send an email or submit an assignment and do not receive any acknowledgement from me, it is safe to assume that I did not receive such. I check my email regularly throughout the morning, day, and evening hours.

Special Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Darton College will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Students must self-disclose their disability to the office of Disability Services before academic accommodations can be implemented. You may reach the Disability Services Office at 229.430.6867 or in Room C-224 on campus.

Academic Honesty Policy: Darton College has an academic honesty policy in compliance with the University System of Georgia. It will be adhered to without exception. This policy, which can be found in the “Darton Student Handbook,” reads as follows:

1. The receiving or giving of unauthorized assistance in the preparation of any academic or clinical laboratory assignment is prohibited.

2. The taking or attempt to take, stealing, or otherwise procuring in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the educational process is prohibited.

3. The selling, giving, lending, or otherwise furnishing to any unauthorized persons the questions and/or answers to any examination known to be scheduled at any subsequent date is prohibited.

4. The fabricating, forging, falsifying of laboratory and/or clinical results is prohibited.

5. Plagiarism is prohibited. Themes, essays, term papers, tests, and other similar requirements must be the work of the student submitting them. When direct quotations are used, they must be indicated and when the ideas of another are incorporated into the paper, they must be appropriately acknowledged.

There will be a zero-tolerance policy in this course regarding any violation of the academic honesty policy. Violations will result in removal from the class and issuance of a failing grade.

CRJU 2205 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW – ONLINE

IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES

QUIZZES & EXAMINATIONS

Chapter Dates Available___________________________

Chapter 1 QUIZ 01/12/05 5 p.m. to 01/15/05 1 a.m.

Chapter 2 QUIZ 01/19/05 5 p.m. to 01/22/05 1 a.m.

Chapters 1-3 EXAM 01/26/05 5 p.m. to 01/29/05 1 a.m.

Chapter 15 QUIZ 02/02/05 5 p.m. to 02/05/05 1 a.m.

Chapter 16 QUIZ 02/09/05 5 p.m. to 02/12/05 1 a.m.

Chapters 15, 16, & 17 EXAM 02/16/05 5 p.m. to 02/19/05 1 a.m.

Chapter 18 QUIZ 02/23/05 5 p.m. to 02/26/05 1 a.m.

Chapter 19 QUIZ 03/09/05 5 p.m. to 03/12/05 1 a.m.

Chapters 18, 19, & 14 EXAM 03/16/05 5 p.m. to 03/19/05 1 a.m.

Chapters 4 & 5 QUIZ 03/23/05 5 p.m. to 03/26/05 1 a.m.

Chapter 6 QUIZ 03/30/05 5 p.m. to 04/02/05 1 a.m.

Chapter 4-7 EXAM 04/13/05 5 p.m. to 04/16/05 1 a.m.

Chapters 8 & 9 QUIZ 04/20/05 5 p.m. to 04/23/05 1 a.m.

Chapters 12 & 13 QUIZ 04/27/05 5 p.m. to 04/30/05 1 a.m.

Chapters 8, 9, 12, & 13 EXAM 05/03/05 5 p.m. to 05/06/05 5 p.m.

REACTION PAPER DUE DATES

Paper #1 - February 18, 2005 by 5 p.m.

Paper #2 - April 1, 2005 by 5 p.m.

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