Course Syllabus
ADM JUS 004-Principles And Procedures Of The Justice System (UC/CSU) - 3 Units
Meets IGETC 4H CSU D8
16472 Lec 11:10 am - 12:35 pm MW Anderson, T D VLGE 8330
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 4
PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
Spring 2022
February 7, 2022 – June 6, 2022
Course Information
Principles and Procedures of the Justice System (Administration of Justice 4) is UC and CSU transferable
Course Number: Section #16472 (3 units) – Meets IGETC 4H CSU D8 general education requirements.
Professor Tom Anderson
EMAIL: anderstd@piercecollege.edu and prof.tom.anderson@gmail.com (Your messages will go directly to my cell phone)
Office Hours: M / W between 10:15 and 11:10 (Available via Email: anderstd@piercecollege.edu))
Course Material
SUGGESTED READING
Introduction to Criminal Evidence (2019 Edition) Devallis Rutledge, J.D., LawTech Custom Publishing
Course Modality and General Expectations
This is an in-person course, meeting M / W at 11:10 am - 12:35 pm. This course will utilize Canvas for tests, discussions, assignments and notes. You will use your Pierce College username and password to log in to the Canvas course.
This is a three unit course and will require approximately nine hours per week in order to read course materials, watch course lectures, and participate in course assessment activities.
Course Description
This course provides an examination of the criminal justice process. The process that will be explored starts with the initial contact with law enforcement and will proceed through the court process. The primary goal of this course is to develop a better understanding of the laws and practices involving the criminal justice process, focusing on law enforcement and court procedures. It is important to note that the general theme of this course involves the fluency of DUE PROCESS throughout the criminal justice process. The theme of “Fundament fairness” will be explored in each on the laws and practices discussed in this course.
AJ 4: Principles and Procedures of the Justice System (3) UC:CSU – may be offered as an honors section
A detailed study of the role and responsibilities of the American court system and its purpose; an examination of the philosophy, history, structure, operation, concepts, and services related to the judiciary; this course examines the prosecutorial process and court functions, as well as public policy concerns that currently affect our judicial system.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to….
- Understand the importance of Case Law in regards to criminal procedures.
- Differentiate between the Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause.
- Understand how Due Process relates to various criminal procedures.
- Ascertain the major steps in the criminal justice process.
- To begin understand and to process the Rule of Law.
- Identify basic criminal justice terms.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO'S): A learning outcome is a skill a student should be proficient in at the conclusion of the semester.
- Identify and describe the stages in the trial process.
- Analyze and synthesize how the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights impact the criminal justice system.
Course/Canvas Policies
Students are expected to attend class. Please emails any questions you may have regarding the lecture material / discussions, current events, or anything else regarding criminal justice.
(I will try to respond to those question in the next weekly lecture)
Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time.
Reading is required and the students are to read the material before coming to class.
Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty are strictly prohibited and students found engaging in such activities will receive a fail for that assignment/exam.
Students are expected to adhere to the Standards of Student Conduct located on the Pierce Web Site.
Due to the content of this course, we will discuss topics of a sensitive nature in an academic and professional manner. In class discussions and posting canvas discussions, opposing viewpoints are welcomed; but be respectful and edifying in your communications’.
Please understand that this syllabus may be adjusted due to unforeseen events.
Course Grade
10 quizzes (10 points each) 100 points possible
5 Current Events (20 points each) 100 points possible
Case Outline (25 points for outline & 25 points for presentation) 50 points possible
Trial Analysis 100 points possible
Final Exam 50 points possible
Canvas participation 100 points possible e
There are no make-ups
Grading Scale (No grading curve)
A – 450 to 500 points
B – 400 to 449 points
C – 350 to 399 points
D – 300 to 349 points
F – below 300 points
How to Succeed in this Course
Attend class, listen all lectures and discussion. Review all resource materials before each weekly lecture, take notes, and study!
Have a class contacts in case you miss class in order to be made aware of missed information.
Be proactive about your education….”Excuses rob you of power and induce apathy.”
I do not necessarily lecture on the text, so for exam purposes you are responsible for the material read, viewed, lectured, discussed, ect.
If you have any problems or difficulties, communicate with me, I cannot help if I don’t know!
Course Schedule
Week 1 2/7-2/9 Introduction/ Frontline video
Week 2 2/14-2/16 Policies, Procedures and Due Process / Case Law
Week 3 Q1 2/21-2/23 Holiday /Rule of Law
Week 4 Q2 2/28-3/2 The Arrest process and The Court process-The court Players
Week 5 Q3 3/7-3/9 Bill of Rights-The Amendments / Probable Cause-ReasonableSuspicion
Week 6 Q4 3/14-3/16 Stop and Frisk / Consensual Encounter-Detentions-Arrests
Week 7 Q5 3/21-3/23
Week 8 Q6 2/28-3/30 Trial preparation / Jury selection / The Plea video
Week 9 4/4-4/6 Spring Break
Week 10 4/11-4/13 Mock Trial / Mock Trial
Week 11 4/18-4/20 Mock Trial / Mock Trial
Week 12 4/25-4/27 The Verdict / Searches-Seizures Laws
Week 13 Q7 5/2-5/4 Search & Arrest Warrants / Searches(Safety-custody, Entry Issues)
Week 14 Q8 5/9-5/11 Miranda / Miranda issues
Week 15 Q9 5/16-5/18 Interrogations-Interviews / Admissions and Confessions
Week 16 Q10 5/23-5/25 Identification (Field show ups}
Week 17 5/30- 6/1 Holiday / Finals week
Week 18 6/6 End of Semester
Feb 13
Feb 23
Mar 16
Apr 13
May 4
May 25
Apr 27
May 18
| Spring 2022 Calendar From Feb. 7 to Jun. 6, 2022 |
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| Last day to register in classes online | Feb. 6 |
| Last day to enroll in classes with permission number | Feb. 21 |
| Last day to submit an Audit Card | Feb. 21 |
| Last day to submit a Pass/No Pass petition | Feb. 21 |
| Last day to drop online without "W" and penalty fees | Feb. 21 |
| Census Date | Feb. 22 |
| Spring Break | Apr. 2-8 |
| Last Day to drop online with a "W" | May 8 |
| Final Exam Week | Begins May 31 |
| Grades Due | Jun. 13 |
| Holidays | |
| Presidents' Holiday | Feb. 18 |
| Non-Instructional Days | Feb. 19-20 |
| Presidents' Holiday | Feb. 21 |
| Cesar Chavez Holiday | Mar. 31 |
| Non-instructional day | Apr. 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 30 |
These dates DO NOT apply to all classes. Use your portal to review your class deadlines at MyCollege.LACDD.edu.
*If you will need any class accommodations or services due to a disability, please contact me via email.
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