Maricopa Community Colleges  LET109   19926-19952 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/26/92
LET109 19926-19952 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Criminal Law
Overview of the basic concepts and terminology of statutory law. Examination of some of the most frequently used sections in Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13. Prerequisites: None.
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LET109   19926-19952 Criminal Law
1. Explain the purpose for title 13 as given in Arizona Revised statutes 13-101. (I)
2. Describe the four culpable mental states. (II)
3. Define terms as outlined in Arizona revised statutes 13-105. (II)
4. Identify the time limitations and provisions as outlined by Arizona revised statutes 13-107. (II)
5. Define "criminal liability" per Arizona revised statutes 13-201. (II)
6. Explain the causal relationship between conduct and result to mental culpability. (II)
7. Define "accomplice." (II)
8. Identify criminal liability based upon conduct of another. (II)
9. Describe in detail physical deadly force and exlain the justification for when and how to use such force. (II)
10. Describe self-defense and explain the justification for when and how to use techniques for self-defense. (II)
11. Explain the justification for the use of threatening force in defense of property. (II)
12. Identify the uses of physical deadly force during crime prevention. (II)
13. List the elements of duress. (II)
14. Define immaturity as outlined in Arizona revised statutes 13-501. (II)
15. Name the ten classifications of offenses. (II)
16. List the elements of suspension of civil rights. (II)
17. Given a factual situation-in written, verbal, or visual form-portraying a possible violation of an Arizona law relating to one of the crimes listed below, state the following:A) the elements which led to the conclusion B) weather the crime was culminated C) the name of the crime committed. (II)
18. Given a factual situation-in written, verbal, or visual form-portraying a possible violation of Arizona revised statutes relating to one of the crimes listed below, state the following: A) the elements which led to the conclusion B) weather the crime was culminated C) the name of the crime committed. (III, IV, V)
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LET109   19926-19952 Criminal Law
    I. Introduction to Criminal Law
        A. Definition of criminal law
        B. Why a working knowledge of criminal law is important to law enforcement officers
          1. False arrest
          2. Civil suits
          3. Unfavorable publicity
      II. Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13
          A. Effective date
          B. First major revision of criminal statutes in Arizona
          C. Blend of the model penal code and selected laws from ten other states
          D. Chapter one through five
            1. Chapter one
              a. Purposes
              b. Applicability of title
              c. Abolition of common law offenses
              d. Rule of construction
              e. Definition of terms
              f. Time limitations
            2. Chapter two
              a. Requirements for criminal liability
              b. Construction of statutes with respect to culpability
              c. Casual relationship;conduct versus results
              d. Effect of ignorance/mistake
            3. Chapter three
              a. Definition of "accomplice"
              b. Criminal liability based upon conduct
              c. Liability based upon conduct of another
            4. Chapter four
              a. Justification as defense
              b. Execution of public duty
              c. Use of physical force
              d. Use of deadly force
              e. Self-defense
              f. Defense of a third person
              g. Use of force in crime prevention
              h. Duress as defense
              i. No civil liability for justified conduct
            5. Chapter five
              a. Immaturity
              b. Mental disease of defect
              c. Effect of intoxication
          E. Chapters six, nine, and ten
            1. Chapter six: 13-601- classification of offenses
            2. Chapter nine: 13-904- suspension of civil rights and occupational disabilities
            3. Chapter ten
              a. Attempt
              b. Solicitation
              c. Conspiracy
              d. Facilitation
              e. Renunciation of preparatory offenses
              f. Effect of immunity, irresponsibility, or incapacity of a party to solicitation, consiracy, or facilitation
          F. Chapters eleven through fifteen
            1. Chapter eleven - homicide
            2. Chapter twelve - assault
            3. Chapter thirteen - kidnapping and related offenses
            4. Chapter fourteen - sexual offenses
            5. Chapter fifteen - criminal trespass and burglary
          G. Chapters sixteen through twenty
            1. Chapter sixteen - criminal damage to property
            2. Chapter seventeen - arson
            3. Chapter eighteen - theft
            4. Chapter nineteen - robbery
            5. Chapter twenty - forgery
          H. Chapter twenty-one, and twenty-three through twenty-nine
            1. Chapter twenty-one - credit card fraud
            2. Chapter twenty-three - fraud
            3. Chapter twenty-four - obstruction
            4. Chapter twenty-five - escape
            5. Chapter twenty-six - bribery
            6. Chapter twenty-seven - perjury and related offenses
            7. Chapter twenty-eight - interference with judicial and other proceedings
            8. Chapter twenty-nine - offenses against public order
          I. Chapter thirty-one and thirty-six
            1. Chapter thirty-one - weapons and explosives
            2. Chapter thirty-six - family offenses
        III. Arizona Revised Statutes, title 4 - Liquor Laws
            A. Definitions
            B. Underage persons
            C. Unlawful acts
          IV. Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 8 - Children
              A. Regulations
              B. Definitions
              C. Protective services
              D. Protective services worker
            V. Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 36 - Public Health and Safety
                A. Department of health service
                B. Child care personnel
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