MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

LET109  19954-20002

Criminal Law

1.

Define criminal law and explain the purpose for title 13 as given in Arizona Revised statutes 13-101. (I, II)

2.

Identify alternatives to prosecution. (I, II)

3.

Describe the four culpable mental states. (II)

4.

Define terms as outlined in Arizona revised statutes 13-105. (II)

5.

Identify the time limitations and provisions as outlined by Arizona revised statutes 13-107. (II)

6.

Define "criminal liability" per Arizona revised statutes 13-201. (II)

7.

List the elements of duress. (II)

8.

Define immaturity as outlined in Arizona revised statutes 13-501. (II)

9.

Name the ten classifications of offenses. (II)

10.

List the elements of suspension of civil rights. (II)

11.

Differentiate between "spirit of the law" and "letter of the law". (II)

12.

Given a factual situation portraying a possible violation of an Arizona law, state the following: A) the elements which led to the conclusion B) whether the crime was culminated C) the name of the crime committed. (II)

13.

Given a factual situation portraying a possible violation of Arizona revised statutes, 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)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

LET109  19954-20002

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

C. Alternatives to Prosecution

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. Purposes

2. Applicability of title

3. Abolition of common law offenses

4. Rule of construction

5. Definition of terms

6. Time limitations

7. "Spirit of the Law"

8. "Letter of the Law"

9. Requirements for criminal liability

10. Construction of statutes with respect to culpability

11. Casual relationship; conduct versus results

12. Effect of ignorance/mistake

13. Definition of "accomplice"

14. Criminal liability based upon conduct

15. Liability based upon conduct of another

16. Justification as defense

17. Execution of public duty

18 Use of physical force

19. Use of deadly force

20. Self-defense

21. Defense of a third person

22. Use of force in crime prevention

23. Duress as defense

24 No civil liability for justified conduct

25. Immaturity

26. Mental disease of defect

27. Effect of intoxication

E. Chapters six, nine, and ten

1. 13-601- classification of offenses

2. 13-904- suspension of civil rights and occupational disabilities

3. Attempt

4. Solicitation

5. Conspiracy

6. Facilitation

7. Renunciation of preparatory offenses

8. Effect of immunity, irresponsibility, or incapacity of a party to solicitation, consiracy, or facilitation

F. Chapters eleven through fifteen

1. homicide

2. Assault

3. kidnapping and related offenses

4. sexual offenses

5. criminal trespass and burglary

G. Chapters sixteen through twenty

1. criminal damage to property

2. arson

3. theft

4. robbery

5. forgery

H. Chapter twenty-one, and twenty-three through twenty-nine

1. credit card fraud

2. fraud

3. obstruction

4. escape

5. bribery

6. perjury and related offenses

7. interference with judicial and other proceedings

8. offenses against public order

I. Chapter thirty-one and thirty-six

1. weapons and explosives

2. 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