CJ& 110 - Criminal Law

5 Credits

This class provides an introduction to Criminal Law and Procedure in the United States, with a focus on the Washington State Criminal Code. Emphasis will be given to selected theories behind criminal law and punishment, criminal case procedure, and constitutional safeguards and procedural protections for the accused. It will include study of relevant federal and state criminal statutes and case law.

Course Note Previously ADM J 103.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students interested in learning more about the Criminal Justice system, and specifically criminal law. Class is designed to serve both transfer and professional technical students.
Active Date 20200401T13:21:26

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline

Crime and its Elements
Affirmative Defenses
Overview of Washington State Criminal Code
Crimes against Persons
Crimes against Property
Combating Organized Crime
War on Drugs

Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately describe necessary elements of major crimes, their classifications, and resulting punishment.

Effectively identify and analyze selected theories and philosophies behind criminal law and punishment.

Correctly evaluate and analyze the procedure of a criminal case from investigation through trial and sentencing.

Accurately describe constitutional safeguards and procedural protections for the accused.

Memorize, analyze, and apply sections of the Washington State Criminal Code and the United States Code to hypothetical fact patterns.