10504113Criminal Law
Course Information
Description
Provides an in-depth view of criminal law. Familiarizes students with the basic criminal justice process and procedures. Analyzes the substantive criminal law, its scope and definition, classification and the elements constituting the more common crimes. Meets LESB performance objectives.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the nature, origins, and purposes of Criminal Law
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    upon achieving a minimum or 70 percent of a written assignment
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you reproduce a basic definition of law
    you distinguish criminal law from other laws
    you examine what is considered punishment in the criminal justice system
    you summarize the principle of legality

  2. Recognize the structure and operation of the Criminal Justice System
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    upon earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you summarize the fundamental structure of the criminal justice system
    you explain the two basic functions of the police
    you explain "probable cause"
    you summarize the Sixth Amendment right to an attorney
    you summarize the steps within an initial appearance

  3. Identify the constitutional limitations on the Criminal Law
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you summarize the Constitutional protections afforded in the First Amendment
    you examine the Constitutional protections afforded in the Fourth Amendment
    you explain areas of Constitutional limitations pertaining to criminal law enactments

  4. Articulate the classifications of crimes and the elements of criminal responsibility
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise.
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you differentiate between felonies, misdemeanors, and civil violations
    you explain the concept of actus reus
    you explain the concept of mens rea
    you contrast specific intent and general intent
    you summarize the need for a concurrence of actus reus and mens rea for a crime to occur

  5. Differentiate between the principle actors and those who are parties to crimes
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussion.
    by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you summarize how to discern when one is a party to a crime
    you differentiate between a principal and an accessory

  6. Classify incomplete or inchohate crimes
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you explain the purpose of defining attempts as a crime
    you examine the elements of an attempt
    you articulate the actus reus element of conspiracy
    you summarize the mens rea requirement for conspiracy

  7. Explain defenses to crimes
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you examine when deadly force may be use in self-defense
    you explain when deadly force may be used to defend property
    you summarize five tests for determining insanity
    you explain four circumstances when a police officer may use non-deadly force

  8. Examine criminal homicide and other crimes against persons
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you associate Chapter 940 of the Wisconsin Statutes as relating to Crimes Against Persons
    you summarize the essential elements of murder
    you explain the felony murder statute
    you distinguish between the homicide statutes
    you examine the elements of a Battery
    you state the elements of Mayhem.
    you make distinctions between the Sexual Assault statutes.
    you interpret the differences between False Imprisonment and Kidnapping.

  9. Examine crimes against habitation and other crimes against property
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you identify Chapter 943 of the Wisconsin Statutes as relating to Crimes Against Property
    you summarize the elements of Burglary
    you examine the intent required to commit a burglary
    you explain the elements of Arson
    you differentiate between Burglary and Criminal Trespass to Dwellings
    you summarize the elements of Theft
    you summarize the elements of Robbery

  10. Identify crimes against the community and institutions
    Assessment Strategies
    in classroom discussions
    by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
    in a written examination
    Criteria
    you examine the crimes that encompass breaching the peace
    you articulate when traffic offenses become criminal offenses
    you examine typical circumstances that could constitute a weapons offense.
    you examine obscenity offenses
    you examine Chapter 961 that relates to drug offenses
    you distinguish between actual and constructive possession of a controlled substance
    you distinguish between the offense of possession and possession with intent to deliver
    you identify the elements of possession of drug paraphernalia
    you explain the elements of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or other drug
    you distinguish between Obstructing an Officer and Resisting Arrest
    you articulate how enhances apply to specific crimes