MCCCD Program Description

Law and Legal Review I

Course: AJS110

First Term: 1997 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: In-depth study of the Arizona laws governing arrest by peace officers, as well as, an intensive study of the Arizona substantive criminal law code (ARS Title 13). Focuses on specific sections of ARS Title 4 and ARS Title 8, as they apply to peace officers in Arizona. Partially fulfills the Arizona POST (Peace Officer Standard and Training) Board requirements for Proficiency Skills Academy attendance

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define the term arrest, and list the elements of an arrest. (I, II) 2. Describe the various types of arrest, and identify categories of persons subject to arrest. (III) 3. Define the types of force that are used in making an arrest or detention. (IV) 4. Identify and describe health and safety factors that must be considered when making an arrest. (V) 5. Define and exemplify concepts and terminology used in the area of criminal law. (VI) 6. Define and exemplify the following types of criminal behavior: homicide, assault, kidnapping, sexual offenses, crimes against children, criminal trespass and burglary, criminal damage to property, arson, theft, robbery, forgery, credit card fraud, fraud, obstruction, escape, bribery, perjury and related offenses, offenses against public order, weapons and explosives, prostitution, gambling, drug offenses, obscenity, family offenses, liquor law violations, and other miscellaneous offenses. (VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII) 7. Describe the roles of professionals who work with children in crisis. (XXXIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Arrest Defined A. ARS 13-3881 B. U.S. Supreme Court II. Elements of an Arrest A. Four basic elements 1. Intention 2. Authority 3. Seizure 4. Understanding B. Intention to arrest C. Power to arrest D. Authority of the person making the arrest E. Seizure and detention F. Understanding III. Types of Arrest A. Arrest with a warrant B. Arrest without a warrant C. Probable cause defined D. Issuance of a warrant E. Arrest by citizen F. Entrapment G. Persons subject to arrest 1. Immune from arrest 2. Federal employees 3. Military personnel 4. Juveniles 5. Diplomatic immunity 6. Legislators 7. Illegal aliens IV. Use of Force in Making an Arrest or Detention A. ARS 13-3881 B. Deadly force C. Non-lethal force D. Entering a building V. Health and Safety Concerns A. Drug paraphernalia B. Weapons C. Communicable diseases VI. Concepts and Terminology of Criminal Law A. Alternatives to arrest/prosecution 1. Mediation 2. Warnings 3. Civil remedies 4. Referral services B. Purposes of ARS Title 13 C. Spirit of the law vs. letter of law D. Culpable mental states E. ARS 13-105 definitions F. Time limitations G. Criminal liability H. Duress I. Legally incapable of committing a crime J. Felonies and misdemeanors K. Imprisonment L. Restitution and fines M. Suspension of civil rights and occupational disabilities N. Preparatory offenses VII. Homicide A. Definitions B. Negligent homicide C. Manslaughter D. Second degree murder E. First degree murder VIII. Assault A. Endangerment B. Threatening or intimidating C. Assault D. Aggravated assault E. Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug, or dangerous drug F. Assault: vicious animals IX. Kidnapping A. Definitions B. Custodial interference C. Unlawful imprisonment D. Kidnapping X. Sexual Offenses A. Definitions B. Indecent exposure C. Public sexual indecency D. Sexual abuse E. Sexual assault F. Sexual assault of a spouse G. Adultery H. Open and notorious cohabitation I. Crime against nature J. Lewd and lascivious acts K. Defenses XI. Crimes against Children A. Commercial sexual exploitation of a minor B. Sexual exploitation of a minor C. Dangerous crimes against children D. Reporting instances of suspected child abuse/neglect E. Child abuse F. Child neglect G. Sexual conduct with a minor H. Child molestation XII. Criminal Trespass and burglary A. Definitions B. Third degree trespass C. Second degree trespass D. First degree trespass E. Third degree burglary F. Second degree burglary G. First degree burglary XIII. Criminal Damage to property A. Definitions B. Criminal damage C. Aggravated criminal damage XIV. Arson A. Definitions B. Reckless burning C. Arson of a structure or property D. Arson of an occupied structure XV. Theft A. Definitions B. Theft C. Unlawful use of means of transportation D. Shoplifting E. Unlawful failure to return rented property F. Issuing a bad check XVI. Robbery A. Definitions B. Robbery C. Aggravated robbery D. Armed robbery XVII. Forgery A. Definitions B. Forgery C. Criminal simulation D. Criminal impersonation E. Unlawful use of slugs XVIII. Credit Card Fraud A. Definitions B. Theft of a credit card C. Forgery of a credit card D. Fraudulent use of a credit card XIX. Fraud A. Permissible inferences B. Possession of altered property C. Trafficking in stolen property XX. Obstruction A. Obstructing governmental operations B. Refusing to aid a peace officer C. Refusing to assist in fire control D. Impersonating a public servant E. Tampering with public record F. Obstructing a criminal investigation XXI. Escape A. Definitions B. Escape in the third degree C. Escape in the second degree D. Escape in the first degree E. Failure to appear in the second degree F. Failure to appear in the first degree G. Resisting arrest H. Hindering prosecution defined I. Hindering prosecution in the second degree J. Hindering prosecution in the first degree XXII. Bribery A. Definitions B. Bribery of a public servant or party official C. Trading in public office D. Forfeiture and disqualification from office E. Commercial bribery XXIII. Perjury and Related Offenses A. Definitions B. Perjury C. False swearing D. Influencing a witness E. Tampering with physical evidence F. Interfering with judicial proceeding G. Tampering with a witness H. Influencing a juror I. Jury tampering XXIV. Offenses against Public Order A. Unlawful assembly B. Riot C. Disorderly conduct D. Loitering E. Obstructing a public thoroughfare F. False reporting G. Use of the telephone to terrify, intimidate, etc. H. Cruelty to animals XXV. Weapons and Explosives A. Definitions B. Misconduct involving weapons C. Misconduct involving explosives D. Depositing explosives E. Control of firearms F. Sale or gift of a firearm to a minor G. Misconduct involving simulated explosive devices XXVI. Prostitution XXVII. Gambling A. Definitions B. Betting and wagering C. Possession of a gambling device XXVIII. Drug Offenses A. Definitions B. Possession and sale of peyote C. Possession and sale of a vapor-releasing substance D. Sale of precursor chemicals E. Possession, use, production, sale or transportation of marijuana F. Possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture or transportation of prescription-only drugs G. Possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture or transportation of dangerous drugs H. Possession, use, administration, acquisition, sale, manufacture or transportation of narcotic drugs I. Possession, manufacture, delivery and advertisement of drug paraphernalia J. Imitation controlled substances K. Imitation prescription-only drugs L. Imitation over-the-counter drugs M. Manufacture of certain substances and drugs XXIX. Obscenity XXX. Family Offenses A. Domestic violence B. Order of protection C. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor D. Child or vulnerable adult abuse E. ARS Title, Chapter 36, sections 3619, 3620, 3622 XXXI. Miscellaneous Offenses A. Abuse of venerated objects B. Interruption of or injury to cable television systems C. Defacing or damaging petroglyphs D. Adding poison or other harmful substances to food XXXII. Liquor Laws Violations A. Licensed premises B. Unlawful acts C. Live entertainment D. Reporting offenses E. Administrative citation system XXXIII. Children: ARS Title 8 A. Protective service workers B. Child care personnel

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/25/1997

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