SYLLABUS FOR CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Term: Spring, 2005 January 13, - April 23, 2005

Course Number: CRJ 311- 08311 X

Instructor: Philip Benson

Office: Room # ------

Office Phone: 219-937-5608

E-mail: none

Home Phone: (optional) -------

Office Hours: Available by appointment

Course Time: Thursday 7 :00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Course Description:

As an introduction to the law of criminal procedure, this course provides guidelines for criminal justice

professionals on legal aspects of police duties as well as understanding the reasons behind the rules. It

covers such topics as arrest, search warrants, warrantless searches, and admissions, confessions and

electronic surveillance .

Prerequisites:

CRJ 100

Textbooks : Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional, 8'" edition/ John R. Ferdico

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been

involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the

matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form ofacademic dishonesty is dismissal from

the College. The procedures forjudicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that

addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual ofthe

American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition . A copy is available from the Calumet College of St.

Joseph bookstore . This text outlines how to cite references from a variety ofsources, including electronic

media.

This instructor will seek the dismissal from the college of any student determined to by guilty of

plagiarism or other acts of academic dishonesty.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course

in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course . A written

request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for

withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates

specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax

number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note ofthe refund schedule when withdrawing from courses .

The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the

request. Ifthe request is honored, the student will receive notification ofofficial withdrawal; if denied, the

notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD)

students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals .

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Absent extreme extenuating circumstances as determined solely by the instructor, this instructor will

not approve any student withdrawal which is later than 7 days after the return ofthe results from

the I" test in this class

Class Policy on Attendance :

Students must arrive promptly and stay for the completion of all classes. At the discretion ofthe instructor,

attendance may be taken at the beginning or end ofeach class session. Absent prior approval by the

instructor, any student not present when attendance is taken, may be considered absent for that day.

Students are allowed two absences only. Additional absences will result in a termination ofthe student

from the class.

Class Policy For Assignments:

1 .

Complete all reading and assigned homework before class. Quizzes over the assigned reading

material may be given at any time.

Attend and participate in all class discussions.

Take all tests and quizzes at assigned times.

A cumulative final exam will be given. All previous tests must be returned on the day of the final

exam. Students will not be allowed to take the final exam and will receive a grade of"F" if they

do not return all of their tests.

THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP TESTS UNLESS APPROVED PRIOR TO ORIGINAL

TEST DATE. NO EXCEPTIONS

EXTRA CREDIT - TRIAL ATTENDANCE

2'/* WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL GRADE FOR ANYONE WHO ATTENDS A

FEDERAL TRIAL FOR ONE ENTIRE DAY. PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED

Course Objectives:

Students in this course will:

Gain a thorough understanding ofthe general principles criminal procedure and their practical

application in investigative matters and courtroom application

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)

75 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments and

class presentation and assessment instruments

25 % of grade

Grading Scale:

A:93+ A-:90+ B+:87+ B:83+ B-:80+ C+:77+

C : 73+

C-: 70+

D+: 67+

D: 63+

D-: 60+

F: below 60

Format for Written Assignments:

All written assignments shall be turned in at the beginning ofthe class period in which they are due.

Unless otherwise told, all written assignments shall be double spaced and typed in 12 point type.

Class Participation :

All students are expected to develop their oral communication skills through class participation .

Communication is an essential element oflaw enforcement (as well as any job), and students should

develop this skill during this class.

Class Assignments :

** SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Class Date Topic-Assignment

January 13 INTRODUCTION/CH.1

20 CH.2-3

27 CH. 3-4

February 3 CH. 4-5

10 TEST CH. 1-5

17 CH. 6-7

24 CH. 8-9

March 3 TEST CH. 6-9

l0 CH. 10-11

17 CH. l2-l3

24 EASTER BREAK

31 TEST 10-13

April 7 CH. 14

14 catch up/futal review

21 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL