FACULTY COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number: LGLA 2313
Course Title: Criminal Law and Procedure
Course Description: Fundamental concepts of criminal law and procedure from arrest to final
disposition including principles of federal and state law emphasizing the role of the paralegal in the
criminal justice system.
Course Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
3
3
Student Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the students should be
able to:
1. Define and use terminology relating to criminal law and procedure.
(SCANS: F2, F5, F6, F9, F11, C11, C12, C13)
2. Draft documents used in criminal law and procedure.
(SCANS: F2, F6, F7, F11, C7, C11,C12,C13)
3. Apply the ethical considerations of the paralegal working in criminal law and procedure.
(SCANS: F8, F11, F12, F15, F16)
4. Distinguish criminal law in substance and process from civil proceedings.
(SCANS: F1, F6, F9, F11, C11, C12)
Secretary’s Commission on the Acquisition of Necessary Skills (SCANS) - SCANS skills
are a group of foundational skills and workplace competencies that the Secretary’s Commission
on the Acquisition of Necessary Skills established as vitally important for workplace success in the
21st century. In Collin’s workforce programs, the SCANS skills are developed and reinforced
throughout the curriculum to provide students with an opportunity to hone these
skills/competencies in the context of their education. Over the course of an entire degree program,
the successful student is expected to demonstrate all of the SCANS skills and competencies as
part of their education.* The SCANS Foundation Skills and Workplace Competencies are
described at: http://________________________.
Withdrawal Policy:
“See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to
withdraw. The last day to withdraw is October 18, 2013.
“Students experiencing academic difficulty should contact the
instructor before withdrawing from the course.
Collin College Academic Policies: “See the current Collin Student Handbook.”
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and
local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing
reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal
opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the
ACCESS office, SCC-D-140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD:
972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See
the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor’s Name: Kristine Horn
Office Number: SCC room K-237 (Associate Faculty Office)
Office Hours: By appointment, Wed. 6-7 p.m. and other mutually convenient times
Phone Number: 972-881-5159
Email: kdhorn@collin.edu
Class Information: LGLA 2313
Section Number: S70
Meeting Times: Wed 7-9:45 p.m.
Meeting Location: SCC I-114
Course Resources: The course supplement is available in the bookstore.
Supplies: The materials needed to prepare your projects.
Attendance Policy: See Instructor Policies
Method of Evaluation: Students will submit case briefs, a written paper and group
presentation, and will take a midterm and final examination. Grade composition is as follows:
Case briefs (collectively)
20%
Paper/Presentation
25%
Midterm Examination
25%
Final Examination
30%
___________
100%
Course Calendar: References to “PEN” are to the Texas Penal Code. Case citations are to
cases on which the students will prepare briefs. All are included in the course supplement
students will purchase at the bookstore.
Course Calendar appears on the following page.
* Please note this is a tentative schedule, and the instructor reserves the right to
modify any assignments, due dates or exam dates at any time. Students are
responsible for any adjustments to the schedule announced in class.
Aug 28
FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL LAW, BRIEFING A CASE
Sept. 4
ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE; COMPONENTS
OF A CRIME
Sept 11
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS &PROPERTY
Criminal Homicide- PEN 19.01, 02, 03, 04, 05
Assault- PEN 22.01, 22.02
Kidnapping- PEN 20.03,04, 05
Arson- PEN 28.02
Robbery- PEN 29.02,03
Burglary PEN 30.01, 30.02
Sept. 18
CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER, HEALTH & SAFETY
Prostitution- PEN 43.01, 43.02
Disorderly Conduct- PEN 42.01
Driving While Intoxicated- PEN 49.04
Intoxication Manslaughter- PEN 49.08
Case Brief Due:Lester v. State, 2011 WL 14818 (Houston)
INCHOATE OFFENSES
Attempt- PEN 15.01
Conspiracy- PEN 15.02
Solicitation- PEN 15.03
Sept. 25
DEFENSES; INTAKE
(Justification Defenses)Self Defense, Defense of Others,
Defense of Property- PEN 9.31, 9.32, 9.33, 9.41, 9.42
(Excuse Defenses) Insanity, Age, Duress, Intoxication,
Entrapment, Mistake-PEN 8.01-8.07
Case Brief Due: Boan v. State, 2013 WL 3956375 (Dallas)
Oct. 2
MIDTERM EXAM
Oct. 9
SEARCH & SEIZURE; FOURTH AMENDMENT
Case Brief Due- Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1
Oct. 16
FOURTH AMENDMENT CONTINUED
Case Brief Due- Katz v. U.S., 389 U.S. 347
Oct. 23
CONFESSIONS & PRETRIAL IDENTIFICATION;
FIFTH AMENDMENT
Case Brief Due- Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436
Oct. 30
FIFTH AMENDMENT CONTINUED
Case Brief Due- Illinois v. Perkins, 496 U.S. 292
Nov. 6
PRETRIAL; SIXTH AMENDMENT
Case Brief Due- Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335
Nov. 13
SIXTH AMENDMENT CONTINUED, EIGHTH
AMENDMENT
Nov. 20
TRIAL, SENTENCING & PUNISHMENT
Case Brief Due- Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79
Nov. 27
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Dec. 4
Debates; Paper Due
Dec. 11
FINAL EXAM
Department Chair:
Marsha Griggs
PRC L-232
mgriggs@collin.edu
(972) 881-5185