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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval:
5-27-08 |
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LET109
2008 Summer I – 2009 Fall |
LEC |
2.0 Credit(s) |
2.0 Period(s) |
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Criminal
Law |
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Overview
of the basic concepts and terminology of statutory law. Examination of some
of the most frequently used sections. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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LET109 2008
Summer I – 2009 Fall |
Criminal Law |
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Define criminal law and explain its purposes. (I) |
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Differentiate between various classifications of criminal
offenses. (II) |
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Define "criminal liability" (II) |
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Differentiate between the various types of preparatory
offenses. (II) |
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Describe the culpable mental states. (II) |
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Describe the various alternatives to prosecution. (III) |
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Describe the various classifications of property offenses.
(IV) |
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Given a factual situation portraying a possible violation
of the criminal law, outline the following: A) the elements that led to the
conclusion B) whether the crime was culminated C) the name of the crime
committed. (IV) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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LET109 2008
Summer I – 2009 Fall |
Criminal Law |
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I. Foundation to Criminal
Law A. Overview of the state
criminal code B. Effective date C. Purposes D. Importance of strong
criminal law foundation 1. Avoidance false arrests 2. Avoidance of civil suits
3. Avoidance of unfavorable
publicity E. Applicability of code to
other state law F. Applicability of common
law offenses G. Rules of statutory
construction H. Definition of terms II. Criminal Liability A. Classification of
offenses B. Preparatory offenses 1. Attempt 2. Solicitation 3. Conspiracy 4. Facilitation C. Requirements for
criminal liability 1. Construction of statutes
with respect to culpability 2. Criminal liability based
upon conduct 3. Liability based upon
conduct of another 4. Effect of
ignorance/mistake D. Acts of an accomplice E. Effect of immunity,
irresponsibility, or incapacity F. Justification of
otherwise criminal acts 1. Execution of public duty
2. Use of physical force 3. Use of deadly force 4. Self-defense 5. Defense of a third
person 6. Use of force in the
prevention of a crime 7. Duress as defense 8. Immaturity 9. Mental disease of defect
10. Effect of intoxication III. Alternatives to
Criminal Prosecution IV. Offenses A. Homicide B. Assault C. Kidnapping and Related
Offenses D. Sexual Offenses E. Criminal Trespass and
Burglary F. Criminal Damage to
Property G. Arson H. Theft I. Robbery J. Forgery K. Fraud L. Organized Crime M. Obstruction N. Escape O. Bribery P. Credit Card Fraud Q. Perjury and Related
Offenses R. Interference with
Judicial and Other Proceedings S. Offenses Against Public
Order T. Family Offenses U. Offenses Against
Children V. Weapons and Explosives W. Liquor Laws |