COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA

Justice Curriculum

Criminal Evidence and Procedure

(Justice 261)

COURSE SYLLABUS                                                                      

Instructor: David Freeman

Office:  W3-28         Office hours:  T, W, R  11-1

Telephone:  215-751-8744

E-mail:  dfreeman@ccp.edu

Website: 

https://dfreemanpa.tripod.com/criminalprocedurehomepage

 Weblog: 

http://crimevidenceandprocedure07.blogspot.com/

Classroom: W2-56

Meeting Dates: Tuesday & Thursday           Time: 9:30-10:50

Prerequisites:  English 101, Justice 101 or approval of Department Head

Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are as follows:

1)     To introduce students to the criminal process; and

2)     To introduce students to a broad range constitutional limitations on the evidence collection process; and

3)     To develop a strong grasp of the manner in which the protections of the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution are enforced.

Textbook:  Samaha, Joel, Criminal Procedure, Seventh Edition (Wadsworth, 2007)  ISBN: 0-495-09546-x

Attendance:  Students will be expected to attend all classes and to comply with all college regulations.  Failure to comply with these rules will result in grade reductions and/or being dropped from the course.

Lateness:  After the role is called you are considered late.  Two “lates” equals an absence.  Leaving early is also considered late.

Disability Policy:  If you require assistance with any condition or disability you should consult the College catalog for direction.  The Center on Disability is located at M1-22B and may be reached by telephone at 215-751-8307.  I urge you to consult with that office immediately.  Unless you are working with the Center, we may not be able to provide the assistance you need.

Counseling Department:  The Counseling Department is located in office W2-2.  It is a great resource for students that may be struggling with problems of a personal nature.  The staff is highly trained and is available on a walk-in basis. 

Plagiarism:  Plagiarism is a serious offense which has been made easier by the World Wide Web.  Very simply, it is a form of theft; that is, you steal someone’s work and pass it off as your own.  This theft does not require you to physically steal someone’s paper, but most commonly, the offense is done from the World Wide Web.  While searching, students find an article that covers their topic and then copy it and use it as their own. 

If you are discovered having plagiarized, you will fail the assignment, the course and I will turn the matter over to the Dean of Student Affairs for disciplinary action.  The College takes this offense very seriously and so does the Justice Curriculum.

Civility:  We will treat each other with respect. 

Evaluation:

                                Tests    (5)                                       50%

                                Written exercises  (4)                       20%

                                Presentations                                   15%

 Attendance / Participation

                                In-class discussions                        15%

                               Final Examination                             10%

The course schedule attached is subject to modification based upon circumstances in the instructor’s discretion.