TROY UNIVERSITY
Brunswick Site
CJ 2241
Survey of Law & Criminal Procedure
COURSE SYLLABUS
Term 2, 2012
October 15 – December 18, 2012
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Leslie DeVooght, Adj. Professor, 912-270-6585, ldevooght@troy.edu
Please email with everything. Calling should only be done in an emergency. Emails
keep everything in writing and can be preserved.
NOTE: For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the
right to make minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via email or Blackboard announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of
the course.
INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION:
B.A. Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
J.D. Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, Macon, GA
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED:
Criminal Procedure, 6th Edition;
Judge John M. Scheb; Dr. John M. Scheb, II
Textbook
ISBN 10: 1-111-34697-6
MBS Direct SKU #: 1016923
ISBN 13: 978-1-111-34697-6
Publisher: Wadsworth, Inc.
The textbook provider for the eCampus of Troy University is MBS Direct. The Web site
for textbook purchases is http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/troy.htm.
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***Students should have their textbook from the first week of class. Not having your textbook
will not be an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to
the “Late Registration” section for further guidance.
Recommended additional text: APA Manual 6th edition
LATE REGISTRATION:
Students who register during the first week of the term, during late registration, will already be one week
behind. Students who fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and Week #2's
work by the end of Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant percentage of the
term's lessons.
Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the work you
missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for late work after the
deadlines in the Schedule.
ELECTRONIC OFFICE HOURS:
I'm available by email at any time, or by phone for emergencies on weekdays between the hours
of 10am and 2pm Eastern Time. You can always post your question to me online. For
emergencies only feel free to contact me via my cell phone.
Troy instructors are required to respond to student messages within 48 hours.
PREREQUISITES:
None; the student is advised to complete CJ1101 Introduction to
Criminal Justice prior to taking this course if possible.
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES:
Students are expected to have acquired sufficient intellectual skills and an academic background which will enable
them to do university-level coursework. At a minimum they should be able to read, comprehend, and retain textbook
materials, express their ideas in written form, and prepare themselves for answering objective questions during
proctored examinations. The student must possess the knowledge and abilities to perform on a college level using
basic to advanced computer skills. Students will have prior knowledge about the criminal justice system in America
and current managerial practices.
STUDENT EXPECTATION STATEMENT:
 Attendance and participation will be required in class. Students are expected to have read
and studied the assigned material prior to the scheduled time period assigned. Each student
is expected to be an active participant and make meaningful contributions to the class.
 Three Exams: The first exam will be 50 true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the blank
questions and covers chapters 1 and 2. The second and third exams will be 75 true/false,
multiple choice, and fill-in-the blank questions 75 multiple choice questions and cover
chapters 3, 4, and 5 and chapters 6, 7, and 8, respectively.
 Research Paper: Completion of a research paper completed in APA format.
 Discussion Board Posts: For each chapter, you will post answers to two of the discussion
questions at the end of the chapter and responses to two of your classmates’ posts. Your
responses will either disagree respectfully or agree and provide a new angle or example.
Posts should be thoughtful.
 It is expected that ALL written work and communications performed by you will use
standard grammar this includes all emails and discussion board postings. ALL MUST be
mindful of spelling, grammar, sentence structure, syntax, punctuation, etc.
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
An examination of the American legal system with emphasis on the analysis and processing of
criminal offenses including an examination of the constitutional criminal procedure concerning
arrest, pre-trial and trial processes.
PURPOSE (COURSE OBJECTIVES):
Upon completion of the course the student will understand and demonstrate his/her knowledge
of American criminal law and procedure, particularly the interpretation of the Constitution by
the U.S. Supreme Court in cases that relate to the enforcement of the law and the subsequent
legal process.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will be able to:
1.
Understand the fundamental procedure involved in criminal prosecution.
2.
Analyze and apply knowledge of the ways the laws, particularly constitutional and case
law guide and control the presentation of evidence in criminal prosecutions.
3.
Analyze the legal requirements for lawful search and seizure.
4.
Evaluate the use of criminal evidence in the legal process, such as during arrests,
hearings, and trial and appeal.
5.
Analyze and evaluate methods of obtaining extrinsic sources of evidence in criminal
cases.
6.
Analyze and evaluate selected U. S. Supreme Court cases relating to acquisition of
evidence.
Students will demonstrate the above through application of introductory skills in the art of
verbal and written communications. These applications are optional and will be assigned at
the discretion of the instructor.
RESEARCH COMPONENT:
 Term Paper is worth 200 points
 Topic: Choose one step in the Criminal Procedure Process and Analyze.
 APA format is required by the CJ division. Papers should be 6-7 pages in length. A cover
page, an abstract and a reference page accounts for three pages. I require a minimum of 3
FULL pages of text material, double-spaced at 12 point font w/ 1 inch margins all around.
Less than that WILL have points deducted.
 You need to reference at least 2 cases from the text and 1 different reference source.
 Avoid using first person. This is an academic paper and should be written in an impartial
manner using third person. The use of "I", "me", "we" etc... will cost you points.
 When you write a paper at this level, it should reflect a higher degree of knowledge. You
should choose a position and then by using references to back up your position, explain why
this position is the correct one.
 Do not over quote in proving your point. I want to see some original thoughts.
 The term paper is to be submitted in class on November 29, 2012.
Questions regarding APA standards should be handled by getting an APA book.
This is part of your grade process.
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USEFUL WEBSITES FOR THIS COURSE:
1. www.cengagebrain.com (This is the site that corresponds with your textbook. It has several
helpful study materials.)
2. http://www.findlaw.com
3. http://www.fbi.gov
4. http://www.oyez.org/
BLACKBOARD:
All courses at Troy University utilize Blackboard Learning Management System. In every course,
students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically check
for updates—at least every 48 hours.
SITE MAP FOR YOUR BLACKBOARD COURSE SITE:
To obtain a site map to enable you to navigate through the Blackboard course site, please go to the Blackboard
course site and click on the “Site Map” button found on the left side of the computer screen.
TROY EMAIL:
All Students
Effective July 1, 2005, all students were required to obtain and use the TROY email address that is automatically
assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills, statements, emails from
instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu) address.
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All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct email address is listed in Blackboard by the
beginning of Week #1. Email is the only way the instructor can, at least initially, communicate with you.
It is your responsibility to make sure a valid email address is provided. Failure on your part to do so can
result in your missing important information that could affect your grade.
Your troy.edu email address is the same as your Web Express user ID followed by @troy.edu. Students are
responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY account. You can get to your email account by logging
onto the course and clicking “email link.” You must first access your Troy email account through the Troy email
link found on the website.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
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Upon Enrollment: check email address, post bio
Discussion Board
Three Exams
Research Paper
STUDENT/FACULTY INTERACTION:
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Interaction will take place in class, by E-Mail, and Discussion Board Posts.
The student will participate in this course by following the guidelines of this syllabus and any
additional information provided by the instructor, the Brunswick site, or Troy University itself.
The student is expected to remain in regular contact with the instructor and class during
scheduled class times. via email or other communications means, by participating in the
discussion forums, submitting assignments and taking exams, all in a timely fashion.
TROY requires instructors to respond to students’ e-mail within 24 hours M-Th, and 48 hours
Fri-Sun. If I do not… do not assume I received your email. Resend the email or call.
As instructor, I will communicate primarily during class, before and after class, on the
Blackboard.com Announcement page and/or via e-mail.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Class attendance and participation is mandatory and is a crucial element for the success of
students in this class. Class meetings are the major learning opportunities of this course.
Participation in all interactive, learning activities is required.
A portion of your grade will be based on attendance and active class participation.
A Doctor’s note must accompany any missed classes.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:
Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of any
type (i.e., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this course, notify the
instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in failure for an assignment and/or failure of the
course. See “Attendance,” above.
If I have not heard from you by the deadline dates for assignments, exams, or forums, no make-up
work will be allowed (unless extraordinary documented circumstances existed, such as hospitalization).
Requests for extensions must be made in advance and accompanied by appropriate written documentation
if the excuse is acceptable to the instructor. "Computer problems" are not an acceptable excuse.
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY:
Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course. If circumstances will
prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student should complete a
request for an incomplete grade.
Note: A grade of incomplete or “INC” is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be
requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade Form.
Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final assignment or test of the
term. A grade of “INC” does not replace an “F” and will not be awarded for excessive absences. An
“INC” will only be awarded to a student presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework
by the conclusion of the term. It is ultimately the instructor’s decision to grant or deny a request for an
incomplete grade, subject to the policy rules below.
Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (INC):
 An incomplete cannot be issued without a request from the student.
 To qualify for an incomplete, the student must:
a. have completed over 50% of the course material and have a documented reason for
requesting the incomplete. (50% means all assignments/exams up to and including the midterm point, test, and/or assignments.)
b. be passing the course at the time of their request.
If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted.
 An INC is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an “F” by not submitting all the
work or by receiving an overall F average, then the F stands.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
Self-study of the textbook material is essential for successful completion of this course. I will have
weekly lectures where attendance is mandatory. There is an online component to this course. You will
be required to complete weekly discussion board assignments. There will also be three exams and a
research paper. See course schedule at the end of this syllabus.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Reading: There are eight chapters in the book. You will be expected to read and study these
materials.
Discussion Board Posting: For each chapter, you will post answers to two of the discussion
questions at the end of the chapter and responses to two of your classmates’ posts. Your
responses will either disagree respectfully or agree and provide a new angle or example. Posts
should be thoughtful. Answers must be posted the by mid-night the Monday they are due,
and responses must be completed and posted by mid-night the Tuesday they are due.
Term Paper: Refer to the Research Component section above.
Exams: There will be three exams. All of the exams will consist of True/False, multiple choice,
and fill-in-the-blank. The first exam will be 50 questions and cover chapters 1 and 2. The
second exam will be 75 questions and cover chapters 3, 4, and 5. The third exam will be 75
questions and cover chapters 6, 7, and 8
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GRADING SCALE:
Discussion Board Posts
Exam One
Exam Two
Exam Three
Term Paper
Attendance and Class Participation
Total
320pts (40 points for each chapter - 320 Points)
100pts (2 pts per question)
150pts (2pts per question)
150pts (2pts per question)
200 pts
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1000 Points
ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES:
All grades will be posted in the student grade book in Blackboard and will be assigned according to the
following or similar scale:
A
B
C
D
F
Postings:
FA:
90 – 100% (900 – 1000 Points)
80 – 89% (800 – 899 Points)
70 – 79% (700 – 799 Points
60 – 69% (600 – 699 Points)
59% and below (599 – 0 Points)
I post grades in Blackboard, in the Gradebook.
“FA” indicates the student failed due to attendance. This grade will be given to any
student who does not attend class.
See the Attendance section of this syllabus for additional information.
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EXAMINATION SCHEDULE & INSTRUCTIONS:
 Exam One will be given November 1. It will be 50 questions.
 Exam Two will be given November 29. It will be 75 questions.
 Exam Three will be given the last night of class, Dec. 13. It will be 75 questions.
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The exams will all be open book and timed. Exam 1 – will be 1h 30mins; Exam 2 will be 2 hrs
and 15 mins; Exam 3 will be 2 hrs 15mins.
If a student plans to miss the any exam, the professor must be notified in advance so
arrangements can be made. A doctor’s note must be presented to the professor before the
final exam can be taken.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:
Students must have:
 A TROY e-mail account that you can access on a regular basis (see "TROY email" above)
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A personal computer capable of running Netscape Navigator 7.0 or above, Internet Explorer 6.0 or
above, or current versions of Firefox or Mozilla. Students who use older browser versions will have
compatibility problems with Blackboard.
Microsoft WORD software. (I cannot grade anything I cannot open! This means NO MSWorks, NO Wordpad, NO Wordperfect, NO Lotus; it also means NO MS Word
Professional.)
Virus protection software, installed and active, to prevent the spread of viruses via the Internet and
email. It should be continually updated!
Internet Access:
 Students must have access to a working computer and access to the internet. Students can use the
TROY computer lab, a public library, etc., to insure they have access.
 “Not having a computer” or “computer crashes” are not acceptable excuses for late work.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION:
If you experience technical problems, you should contact the Blackboard Online Support Center. You can do this in
two ways. First if you can log onto the course simply look at the tabs at the top of the page. You will see one
entitled, “Tech Support.” If you click on this tab, you will see the information below. You can click on the
“Blackboard Support Center” link and receive assistance. If you cannot log onto the course, simply contact the
center by calling toll free the number listed below. Assistance is available 24 hours a day/7 days per week.
Blackboard Support Center
Blackboard Online Support Center for Troy University provides Customer Care Technicians who are available to
support you 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Call 1-800-414-5756 for live assistance
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your coursework or with features in Blackboard that are
generating errors, please click the link below.
Blackboard Support Center: http://www.troy.edu/bbhelp
NON-HARASSMENT, HOSTILE WORK/CLASS ENVIRONMENT:
Troy University expects students to treat fellow students, their instructors, other TROY faculty, and staff as adults
and with respect. No form of “hostile environment” or “harassment” will be tolerated by any student or employee.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA):
Troy University supports Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, which insure that postsecondary students with disabilities have equal access to all academic programs,
physical access to all buildings, facilities and events, and are not discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Eligible students, with appropriate documentation, will be provided equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic
skills and potential through the provision of academic adaptations and reasonable accommodations. Further
information, including appropriate contact information, can be found at the link for Troy University’s Office of
Human Resources at http://www.troy.edu/humanresources/index.html.
HONESTY AND PLAGIARISM:
The awarding of a university degree attests that an individual has demonstrated mastery of a significant body of
knowledge and skills of substantive value to society. Any type of dishonesty in securing those credentials therefore
invites serious sanctions, up to and including suspension and expulsion (see Standard of Conduct in each TROY
Catalog). Examples of dishonesty include actual or attempted cheating, plagiarism*, or knowingly furnishing false
information to any university employee.
*Plagiarism is defined as submitting anything for credit in one course that has already been submitted for credit in
another course, or copying any part of someone else’s intellectual work – their ideas and/or words – published or
unpublished, including that of other students, and portraying it as one’s own. Proper quoting, using strict APA
formatting, is required, as described by the instructor. All students are required to read the material presented at:
http://troy.troy.edu/writingcenter/research.html
 Students must properly cite any quoted material. No term paper, business plan, term project, case analysis, or
assignment may have no more than 20% of its content quoted from another source. Students who need
assistance in learning to paraphrase should ask the instructor for guidance and consult the links at the Troy
Writing Center.
 This university employs plagiarism-detection software, through which all written student assignments are
processed for comparison with material published in traditional sources (books, journals, magazines), on the
internet (to include essays for sale), and papers turned in by students in the same and other classes in this and
all previous terms. The penalty for plagiarism may range from zero credit on the assignment, to zero in the
course, to expulsion from the university with appropriate notation in the student’s permanent file.
LIBRARY SUPPORT:
The Libraries of Troy University provide access to materials and services that support the academic programs. The
address of the Library Web site is https://library.troy.edu This site provides access to the resources of all Campus
and Regional Libraries, as well as to resources such as the Library’s Catalog and Databases. Additionally, the
Library can also be accessed by choosing the “Library” link from the University’s home page, www.troy.edu, or
through the eLibrary tab within Blackboard.
FACULTY EVALUATION:
In the eighth week of each term, students will be notified of the requirement to fill out a course evaluation form.
These evaluations are completely anonymous and are on-line. Further information will be posted in the
Announcements section in Blackboard.
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
In order to be successful, you should be organized and well motivated. You should make sure you attend class and
log in to our course on Blackboard several times each week. Check all “announcements” that have been posted.
Start early to complete the assignments. Read all the materials and cases. Actively participate in class and online
discussions. Make your “initial” posting and participate in the discussion. Begin reviewing for the exam early in
the term. You should review the material frequently, so you will be prepared to take the exams.
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Week 1
October 18
Week 2
October 25
Week 3
November 1
Week 4
November 8
Week 5
November 15
Week 6
November 22
Week 7
November 29
Week 8
December 6
December 13
In Class: Introductions, go over syllabus, and power point for Chapter One.
Outside of Class:
Post introduction on Bio Discussion Board
Confirmation email to me that you have read the Syllabus and understand it.
Read chapter 1 before first class.
HW after class: Read chapter 2. Discussion Board Posts for Chapter 1. (posts
– 10/22; responses – 10/23)
Answer two of the discussion questions at the end of the chapter and
respond to two classmates posts.
In Class: Power point chapter Two.
Outside of Class:
HW after class: Discussion Board Posts for Chapter 2. (posts – 10/29;
responses – 10/30)
Answer two of the discussion questions at the end of the chapter and respond
to two classmates posts.
Study for Exam 1
In Class: Exam I
Outside of Class:
Read Chapters 3&4
Discussion board posts and responses for Chapter 3. (posts – 11/5; responses
– 11/6)
Begin work on Term Paper
In Class: Power point chapters 3&4.
Outside of Class:
Read chapters 5 & 6
HW after class: Discussion Board Posts for chapter 4. (posts – 11/12;
responses – 11/13)
In Class: Power point chapter 5 & 6.
Outside of Class:
HW after class: Discussion Board Posts for Chapter 5. (posts – 11/19;
responses – 11/20)
*Study chapters 3, 4, and 5 for Exam 2.
Thanksgiving – No Class
HW: - Discussion Board Posts for Chapter 6 (posts – 11/26; 11/20)
Complete Term Paper
In Class: Exam 2 / Submit Term Paper in Class
Outside of Class:
Read chapters 7 and 8
HW after class: Discussion Board Posts for Chapter 7. (posts – 12/3; 12/4)
In Class: Power point chapter 7 and 8.
Outside of Class:
HW after class: Discussion Board Posts for Chapter 8. (posts – 12/10; 12/11)
Study for Exam 3 chapters 6, 7, 8!!
Take the Exam 3.
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