C R I M I N A L J U S T I C E
No matter who you are, crime affects your life. As a student, your school might be vandalized or your wallet stolen. Statistically, chances are very good that sometime in your life you will be a victim of some crime. As a future taxpayer, you will be forced to contribute money in the fight against crime or to repair the damage it does. As a voter, you will be asked to choose candidates based in part, at least, on their view about solutions to crime.
Everyone agrees that crime is a serious problem. Few agree about its causes and solutions. Although the debate over the causes and solutions to crime will probably never end, society has evolved a criminal justice system for dealing with crime. Essential to an understanding of this system are three areas:
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Criminal Law: defining crime itself in an ever-changing world
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Criminal Procedure: steps taken and decisions made in the investigation, accusation, trial, verdict, and sentencing of a criminal defendant
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People, Institutions, and Important Societal Issues
Unit 1: Types of Crimes
A. General Rules of Criminal Law
B. Crimes Against People
C. Crimes Against Property
D. Other Crimes
E. Washington State Criminal Code
Unit 2: Criminal Procedure
A. The Role of the Police
B. Procedures Before the Trial
C. Sentencing Options and Procedures
D. Witnesses and Victims
Unit 3: The Trial
A. Before the Trial: Discovery
B. The Courtroom
C. Trial Procedures
D. Rules of Evidence
E. Verdict and Judgment
Unit 4: Mock Trial or Project
Required Novel: The Confession by John Grisham (2010)

A.
Texts: Criminal Justice in America (2012)
You and the Law (1993)
B. Legal Vocabulary Flashcards and Activities
C. Internet Assignments
D. Case Problems
E. Directed Class Discussions
F. Cooperative and Small-Group Learning
H. Fieldtrip(s)
I . Mock Trial or Partner Research Project
J. Warm-Up Writing Activities
K. Role-playing
Cost: $25.00
Cost: $45.00
A. Bring required materials to class EVERY DAY (notebook paper, planner, textbook, handouts, pen/pencil, etc.
B. Read assignments when they are assigned and be prepared to discuss, answer questions, and participate in related activities.
C. Actively participate in class discussions and activities.
D. Complete all written assignments
E. Respect the rights of others to learn.
Grading is determined on a “weighted” basis in the following areas:
A. Tests/Projects
B. Quizzes
C. Assignments/Homework
Grading Scale
A = 93% - 100%
50%
15%
35%
C = 73% - 76.99%
A- =
B+ =
B =
B- =
C+ =
90% - 92.99%
87% - 89.99%
83% - 86.99%
80% - 82.99%
77% - 79.99%
C- =
D+ =
D
F
=
=
70% - 72.99%
67% - 69.99%
60% - 66.99%
0.00% - 59.99%
Notes: Late assignments will be accepted only with a late homework ticket. Late homework tickets entitle you to one week late only and are not accepted on tests, presentations or major assignments.
Students have the responsibility of making up assignments and tests when absent.
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