Advanced Practices in Criminal Law

APCL400 — Advanced Practices in Criminal Law, 3.0 hours

Description

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge advanced Criminal Law. The course will evaluate the historical criminal cases and Constitutional background of USA to protect the rights and procedures when charging a person with a crime. Students will involve in interpreting and justifying legal issues from both the prosecution and defense perspective.

Program Objectives

  1. To understand the four generally recognized goals of the criminal justice system and to learn the meaning of and difference between actus reus and mens rea.
  2. List factors that may present issues of a criminal defendant’s competency to be tried on criminal charges and describe the “castle” doctrine and explain what it says.
  3. To list circumstances that permit government to regulate speech based on content.
  4. To explain transferred intent and to identify which deaths that occur during the commission of a felony qualify as felony murder.
  5. Learn the areas of questioning of a sexual assault victim that are prohibited by the rape shield law, and list the property concepts that underlie property theft crimes and list four ways the taking element can be proved.
  6. To list the elements of the general burglary offense under the common law, describe ways state criminal codes modified the common law burglary offense, and name two federal criminal statutes frequently used to convict white-collar criminals.
  7. List the ways a person can violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and identify the elements of the crime of possession of an illegal drug with intent to deliver.
  8. To distinguish civil contempt from criminal contempt.

Professor

Professor

My name is Lindsey McKee, I serve as a District Court Judge for New Hanover and Pender Counties in North Carolina. Prior to being elected District Court Judge in 2014 I served as a career prosecutor assigned to prosecute a variety of crimes including motor vehicle offenses, domestic violence, drug offenses, property crimes and served as juvenile court prosecutor and a member of the Drug Treatment Court team. As a prosecutor I also spent time traveling around the state teaching prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement officers in the area of motor vehicle law. I am an active member of my community and my church and in my spare time enjoy live music, reading, and spending time with my two rescue pups, Bandit and Lewis.

Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation

Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation:

All members of the Lakewood University community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. Support is accessible by calling 1-800-517-0857 option 2 or by emailing info@lakewood.edu

Books and Resources

Books and Resources

Thomas J. Gardner, Terry M. Anderson. Criminal Law. 13th ed. Cengage, 2018.

Evaluation Method

Evaluation Method

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance.
Course Requirement Summary

  • Assignments - Total of 60 Points
  • Weekly discussion forums-Total of 80 Points
  • Final Exam - 50 Points

 

Grading Scale

Grading Scale

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The maximum number of points a student may earn is 190. To determine the final grade, the student's earned points are divided by 190.

Your overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:

A = (90% -100%)
B = (80% - 89%)
C = (70% - 79%)
D = (60% - 69%)
F < (Below 60%)

Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism

Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism:

Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.

I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.

Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.

The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.

Disability Accommodations

Disability Accommodations

Students who may have a disability meriting an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must complete a form and provide documentation of the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator. Any accommodations for disabilities must be re-certified each year by the Disability Services Coordinator before course adjustments are made by individual instructors. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.

Supplemental Texts

Supplemental Texts

You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation. 

American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf

The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

Library

Library

 

Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University

She is available by appointment. You can make an appointment with her by emailing her at modell@lakewood.edu or call at 1-800-517-0857 X 730

You may also schedule a meeting at this link: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#monthly/r3a761583354923270/01032020

She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.

Support

Support

Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.

Student Services is available to assist with technical questions regarding Lakewood University and all services available to you.

1-800-517-0857 option 2
info@lakewood.edu
studentservices@lakewood.edu

Career Services

Career Services

Students are offered Career Services at any point as they journey their academics at Lakewood University.

1-800-517-0857 option 2
careerservices@lakewood.edu

Objectives

Objectives
  1. To understand the four generally recognized goals of the criminal justice system and to learn the meaning of and difference between actus reus and mens rea.
  2. List factors that may present issues of a criminal defendant’s competency to be tried on criminal charges and describe the “castle” doctrine and explain what it says.
  3. To list circumstances that permit government to regulate speech based on content.
  4. To explain transferred intent and to identify which deaths that occur during the commission of a felony qualify as felony murder.
  5. Learn the areas of questioning of a sexual assault victim that are prohibited by the rape shield law, and list the property concepts that underlie property theft crimes and list four ways the taking element can be proved.
  6. To list the elements of the general burglary offense under the common law, describe ways state criminal codes modified the common law burglary offense, and name two federal criminal statutes frequently used to convict white-collar criminals.
  7. List the ways a person can violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and identify the elements of the crime of possession of an illegal drug with intent to deliver.
  8. To distinguish civil contempt from criminal contempt.

Lessons

Lessons
Title
Lesson #1
Course Topic
  • Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources
  • Jurisdiction
  • Essential Elements of a Crime
Readings/Assignments

Study Course Syllabus
Read Chapters 1, 2, 3
Review PowerPoints
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation

Due
Objectives
Objective 1
Title
Lesson #2
Course Topic
  • Criminal Liability
  • Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime
  • The Law Governing the Use of Force
Readings/Assignments

Read Chapters 4, 5, 6
Review PowerPoints
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Complete Assignment 1
Lesson Evaluation

Due
Assignment 1 upon completion of the lesson
Objectives
Objective 2
Title
Lesson #3
Course Topic
  • Other Criminal Defenses
  • Criminal Punishments
  • Free Speech, Public Order Crimes, and the Bill of Rights
Readings/Assignments

Read Chapters 7, 8, 9
Review PowerPoints
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation

Due
Objectives
Objective 3
Title
Lesson #4
Course Topic
  • Homicide
  • Assault, Battery, and Other Crimes Against the Person
Readings/Assignments

Read Chapters 10 & 11
Review PowerPoints
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation

Due
Objectives
Objective 4
Title
Lesson #5
Course Topic
  • Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes
  • Theft
Readings/Assignments

Read Chapters 12 & 13
Review PowerPoints
Participate in the Discussion Forum

Due
Assignment 2 upon completion of the lesson
Objectives
Objective 4
Title
Lesson #6
Course Topic
  • Robbery, Burglary, and Related Crimes
  • White-Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Commercial Crime
Readings/Assignments

Read Chapters 14 & 15
Review PowerPoints
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Complete Assignment 3
Lesson Evaluation

Due
Assignment 3 upon completion of the lesson
Objectives
Objective 5
Title
Lesson #7
Course Topic
  • Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crimes
  • Terrorism
Readings/Assignments

Read Chapters 16 & 17
Review PowerPoints
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Lesson Evaluation

Due
Objectives
Objective 6
Title
Lesson #8
Course Topic
  • Organized Crime and Gangs
  • Immigration Crimes, Contempt, and Other Crimes Against Government
Readings/Assignments

Read Chapter 18 & 19
Review the PowerPoint
Participate in the Discussion Forum
Complete the Final Exam
Request the Next Course
Course Evaluation
THANKS FOR A GREAT CLASS

Due
Final exam upon completion of the lesson
Objectives
Objective 7

Overview

Course

Course

Contact Information

Contact Information

E-mail: lmckee@lakewood.edu
Cell Phone: 800-517-0857 X 772