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 Department:    PRLEA

 Course #:    243

 Credits:    6

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6.5

 CIP:    030208

 EPC:    129

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to legal principles, criminal and Constitutional laws, arrest/search/seizure/rules of evidence, and mechanics of arrest. Emphasizes civil and criminal liability, individual rights, and natural and cultural resources law and protection. Focuses on courtroom testimony and demeanor and case preparation.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Extensive background and criminal history check/drug analysis and Dept Chair/Committee Approval.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the elements of, significance, and differences between the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
2. Recite the titles of various case laws that established precedent for the state and federal governments.
3. Understand the parallels between the U.S. and Washington State Constitutions.
4. Discern between the Articles of the U.S. Constitution and what groundwork they laid for government.
5. Differentiate between U.S. Codes that cover civil rights challenges for actions of local and state officers, and case law that covers civil rights challenges for actions of federal officers.
6. Discuss Title 16, 18, 36, and other US Codes as they apply to Federal Officers.
7. Recite appropriate natural and cultural resource laws that exist in the Archaelogical Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
8. Develop written notes, technical reports, and other written documents to support testimony in court.
9. Give testimony effectively in a court of law.
10. Recite the rules for a speedy trial in Washington State.
11. Understand reasons for objection in courtrooms.
12. Perform searches and arrests with knowledge of consent, and within and outside the scope of a warrant requirement based on several factors.
13. Apply for a search/arrest warrant, and inventory and impound a vehicle.
14. Have a working knowledge of the Lacey Act and its coverage.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Constitutional Law. Officer Liability.
2. Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. Federal Criminal Law.
3. Washington State Criminal Law. First Amendment.
4. Fourth Amendment. Fifth and Sixth Amendment.
5. Federal Court Procedures. Courtroom Evidence.
6. Courtroom Testimony. Natural Resource Law.
7. Cultural Resource Law (ARPA and NAGRPA).
8. Crimes Against Property. Crimes Against Persons.