SYLLABUS FOR INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 

CRJ 105 Fall Qtr 2008    

CREDITS:     5 hours   CRN # 10251

PREREQUISITES:   CRJ 101

TEXTS AND SUPPLIES:

1. Gardner, Thomas J. and Anderson, Terry, Criminal Evidence: Principles and Cases, 6th Edition, Belmont, Ca 2007

2. State of Georgia, Georgia Law Enforcement Handbook: Criminal Law and Procedure, The Harrison Co, Norcross, Current Edition.(Optional)

3.  Hacker, Diana, A Writer's Reference, Bedford Books, 5th Edition, Boston, 2003. (Optional)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  You will examine the nature, extent, and factors related to major crimes against persons and property with emphasis on the procedures used in courtroom trials.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:          Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1.      Identify the parameters of a lawful arrest

2.      Identify what constitutes a legal search

3.      State conditions under which evidence may be seized

4.      State three situations in which admission and/or confessions are legally obtained

5.      State the purpose of and, at least, four kinds/types of evidence

6.      Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the rules of evidence

7.      Define the term “sufficiency of evidence”

8.      Describe the nature, purpose, and legal framework of privileged information regarding evidence

9.      Explain how burden of proof relates to a court trial

10.  List, at least three examples that show the difference between civil and criminal trials

11.  Explain the concept of stare decesis

12.  Give an example of an ex post facto law

13.  Explain court organizations, functions and procedures

14.  Identify common pitfalls facing the new officer in court.

 COURSE OUTLINE:           

 See Study Assignments

TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURES:

Grading Policy:

The final course grade will be determined using the following measurement units

                        Mid-term Examination                                      25%

                        Final Examination (Comprehensive)                   25%

                        Participation and Quizzes                                   25%

                        Research Presentation and Report                     25%

Grade Equivalency:      

Each grade will be based on 100 points. Scoring will be as follows:

                        90-100 points                                      A

                        80-89 points                                         B

                        70-79 points                                         C

                        60-69 points                                         D

                         00-59 points                                        F

Work Ethics Grade:     

Each student will receive a work ethics grade for this course. See the work ethics evaluation form attached

                        Exceeds expectations                            3

                        Meets expectations                               2

                        Needs improvement                              1

                        Unacceptable                                        0

Students will receive instruction in work ethics at the beginning of each week of the course and will be graded on their adherence to the principles taught. Students may expect continuous feedback regarding work behaviors, daily reinforcement of positive work habits, and correction of unacceptable behavior. Where required, a mid-quarter progress report to the student will be made to give that student an opportunity to improve. At the end of the quarter, a work ethics grade will be displayed on each student’s academic record and may be released to inquiring employers.

HONOR PLEDGE

It is my honor to be an Augusta Technical College student. I pledge to do honor to myself, my classmates, and my college by doing my best and by following the college’s honor code. I will not dishonor myself or my college by lying, cheating, stealing, or doing harm to another person or property. I understand that following an honor code is a reflection of my work ethics which is important to my success on the job and in life.

OTHER:

Course Requirements:           

 Students will be required to attend a Superior Court jury trial and write a minimum 3 page report on the trial they observed.

Participation and Attendance and class policies:

1.Students are expected to be on-time for each class. Continued or excessive tardiness or absences will be handled on an individual basis. Missing more than 10% of any class will be considered excessive.  Action will be taken according to institutional policy.

2. Cell phones will be allowed in the classroom but the must be kept on vibrate. Do not answer a cell phone while class is in session. 

3. All assignments are to be completed on time. Late work will have points deduction.

Withdrawal from Course(s):  A basic requirement of this course is that you participate in class and complete writing and reading assignments in a timely manner.  Keep in touch with me if you are unable to attend class or complete an assignment on time.  It is your responsibility to withdraw using the required procedures in the following circumstances: (1) if you should miss more than 10% of the classes (five hours per course for a five-contact hour course; seven hours for a seven-contact-hour course, etc.) or (2) if you realize that you must quit coming to class for reasons beyond your control. Your failure to withdraw yourself by getting an official Schedule Change Form signed by all necessary personnel may have long-term effects on your present and future academic, financial, and financial aid standing. If you have questions during the quarter about your continued attendance, please contact me or the dean of the school in which this class is being taught, or the DI/VPO if enrolled at a branch campus.

Academic Honesty:    All assignments turned in will be original work of the student or team. To avoid plagiarism, students will use footnotes extensively to identify the source of their work. Where an infraction is identified the grade of “F” will be awarded for the course. The student will be dropped from the course and referred to the administration for further action.

Warranty Guarantee-  The Georgia Department of Adult and Technical Education has developed curriculum standards with the direct involvement of business and industry. Augusta Technical College offers a guarantee to it's business partners the following:  "If one of our graduates, who was educated under a standard program, and his or her employer agrees that the employee is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, Augusta Technical College will retrain that employee at no instructional cost to the employee or employer"

Telephone Numbers and Contact List: 

Instructors Augusta Campus:  Advisor (A-Z) Joe Pride, J.D. Law, Office Number 771-4056 jpride@augustatech.edu       

Instructors Thomson Campus:  Advisor (A-Z) Dr. Evan Flynn Office Number (706) 595-0166

Instructors Waynesboro Campus:    Advisor (A-Z) Instructor Patrick Finny (706)437-6801

Class Assignments:  See Attached Sheet or click on Class Assignments below

Class Assignments

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