“The best thing for being sad, replied Merlin {the Magician}, beginning to puff and blow, is to learn something. That is the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may miss your only love, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honor trampled in the sewer of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then – to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting. Learning - that is the thing for you.”

“The Once and Future King”’ -- T.H.White.

“Law is the art of the Good and the Fair” --Ulpian, Roman Judge (circa A.D. 200)

“We firmly believe that the regime (el-Saud) has passed numerous laws without referring to God and appointed itself as a lawmaker and a co-lawmaker with God. This is unbelief as endorsed by the Ulema and the Book of Almighty God: He does not share his command with anyone.” –Usama bin Laden, Al-Quds Al-Arabi, 1996

“Crime is terribly revealing. Try and vary your methods as you will, your tastes, your habits, your attitude of mind, and your soul is revealed by your actions” --Agatha Christie

“The truth of the matter is that muggers are very interesting people” --Michael Winner

“CRIMINAL: A person with predatory instincts who has not sufficient capital to form a corporation.” --Anonymous

“I think that there are certain crimes which the law cannot touch, and which therefore, to some extent, justify private revenge.” --Sherlock Holmes

“The great crimes of the twentieth century were committed not by money-grubbing capitalists but by dedicated idealists. Lenin, Stalin, and Hitler were contemptuous of money. The passage from the nineteenth to the twentieth century has been a passage from considerations of money to considerations of power. How naive the cliché that money is the root of evil!” -- Eric Hoffer“

Life’s a Journey, not a Destination.” --Aerosmith

REQUIRED TEXT(S): Inciardi, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 7^thed.: Harcourt Brace, 2002

SUPPLEMENTAL READER: ANNUAL EDITIONS – CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 03/04

(Dushkin)

PROFESSOR: Patrick L. Connolly is an attorney and a retired Special Agent (SA) with the FBI. Prior to entry into the FBI in 1980, he served as a local Prosecutor in Howard County, Maryland. As an FBI SA, he has served tours of duty in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., San Diego, California, and at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. His investigative experience involved all investigative FBI programs to include Violent Crime, Organized Crime/Drugs, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights, and International/Domestic Terrorism. His past assignments have included tours as an FBI Congressional Representative on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and as an FBI SA Attorney responsible for advising FBI management and field Divisions on a variety of legal issues with an emphasis on Electronic Surveillance and Undercover Operations. He was trained as an FBI Hostage Negotiator/Crisis Intervention Specialist, Police Instructor, and Crisis Management Coordinator. As an FBI Supervisory Special Agent, he formed the first FBI Alien Smuggling Task Force in San Diego; oversaw the FBI’s North County Resident Agency; and coordinated the FBI San Diego’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

SCOPE: This course explores our current Criminal Justice system with special emphasis on several key areas: the historical development of the criminal justice system; basic crime causation theories; the structure and function of law enforcement, the Courts, and Corrections; and Constitutional consideration relevant to all these key areas. Throughout the course, teamwork, writing skills, presentation skills, and research methodology will be emphasized. This course is required of all Administration of Justice Majors; certified for Area “D” general education credit as well as IGETC.

GRADING: You will have the opportunity to earn a total of 218 points based upon three categories: Writing, Presentations, and Test/Exams. 200 of those points can be earned through REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS; 18 additional can be earned through EXTRA CREDIT assignments and/or perfect attendance as indicated below.

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS - 218 POINTS

GRADE SCALE: 180 – 200+ - A

160 – 179 - B

140 – 159 - C

120 – 139 - D

Below 120 - F

REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS

Writing (required) - six (6) written reports related to articles in

ANNUAL EDITIONS –CRIMINAL JUSTICE 03/04 - 60 points

They are due on the dates indicated in the Class Schedule.

Presentation (required) - Up to 20 points for your 5 minute in-class

presentation done as part of your learning team’s assigned unit

presentation. The date of your team’s assignment will be announced in class

- 20 points

Presentation - Up to 5 points for the Quality of your Team’s

overall Presentation . - 5 points

Tests/Exams (required) four (4) short answer essay/multiple choice tests/Exams.

Each will be worth 20 points each with lowest dropped. The Final

Exam will be worth 45 points. - 105 points

200 points

EXTRA CREDIT

Writing (extra credit) Up to 10 (2 points each) points may be earned by regularly submitting news, magazine, and Web site articles related to Criminal Justice. These articles must be accompanied by a short written product using the format of the attached NEWS ARTICLE ANALYSIS - 10 points

Classroom Participation (extra credit) All students are encouraged to

participate in classroom and team discussion. A student may earn up

to five (5) points extra credit for thoughtful and succinct participation which

significantly contributes to the class discussion and student learning. - 5 points

Perfect Attendance (extra credit) - 3 points

18points

CLASS CALENDAR: See attached calendars/schedules for each section.

IMPORTANT DATES:

8/30/03 - Last day to ADD classes

9/1/03 - Labor Day (Legal Holiday – College Closed)

9/6/03 – Last day to DROP classes and be eligible for REFUND and with no grade

being placed on permanent record.

9/26/03 – Last day to petition for credit/no credit grade

– Last day to file Petition for Credit by Exam

11/10/03 - Veteran’s Day (Legal Holiday – College Closed)

11/20/03 - Last day to drop classes with option of W grade

11/27 – 11/30/03 - Thanksgiving (College Closed)

12/13 – 12/19/03 - Final Exams (SEE INDIVIDUAL CLASS SCHEDULE FOR

EXACT DATE.)

12/19/03 – Fall semester ends

12/24/03 – 1/1/04 - College Closed

1/2/04 - Offices Reopen

ASSIGNMENTS: An Assignment schedule is provided. You should follow the schedule regardless of whether in-class discussion keeps pace. Assignments are to be handed in and/or completed prior to the start of the class on the date the assignment is due. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule except under Extenuating Circumstances. Should it be determined that these Extenuating Circumstances apply, then the assignment may be handed in up to 7 days late if accompanied by a one page written explanation, Dependent upon the nature of the extenuating circumstances, maximum credit for the assignment may be reduced by 50%. Inadequate preparation will be noted. Three instances of inadequate preparation will equal one absence.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES:

1. Trace the evolution of out present system of justice in terms of its subsystems

and in relation to the social, political, economic, and legal institutions which define our society.

2. Analyze and evaluate the criminal justice system in terms of the strengths and weaknesses of its subsystems and the effect these strengths and weaknesses have on the overall social system.

3. Develop a working knowledge of the basic vocabulary, theories and explanations related to criminal law.

4. Identify the origins, structures, and functions of the agencies involved in the administration of justice.

5. Identify and compare the important theories, both current and historical, of crime causation and victimology,

6. Develop familiarity with the general constitutional principles relevant to the administration of justice.

APPROPRIATE STYLE GUIDE: APA style, per Little, Brown Handbook, latest Edition (unless otherwise indicated).

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Students are expected to comply with all Academic

Policies, Procedures, and Standards outlined in the MiraCosta Catalog, to include the

prohibition against Plagiarism, which is defined as misrepresenting someone else’s

work as his/her own.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are expected to attend all class meetings. Since

late arrivals/early departures disrupt class, make every effort to avoid such

occurrences. Late arrivals/early departures can count as an absence. Five late

arrivals/early departures will result in a reduction of your grade by one letter grade. Realizing may be times when extenuating circumstances cause an absence, it is the policy of the Administration of Justice faculty to allow each student three (3) hour absences without direct penalty. That means three classes for those sessions meeting twice a week and one (1) class and/or equivalent for those sections meeting once a week. While there is no direct penalty up to the initial three hour absence, unless there are extenuating circumstances, the student forfeits the right to earn those points related to the missed class(es). Four or more absences may result in the lowering of your grade.

DROP POLICY: Students are expected to complete and file the necessary paperwork should they decide to DROP the class. Professor Connolly reserves the right to drop any student and issue them an F grade for the course if at any time before 11/20/03, a student misses three consecutive weeks of class. Before you DROP, please consider talking to Professor Connolly. Many difficulties which may seem insurmountable may be overcome.

INCOMPLETE: The grade of Incomplete is available only under very limited circumstances. Please check the Catalog if you develop any expectations of getting an Incomplete Grade.

CLASS PARTICIPATION: Classroom participation is expected to be regular, informed, succinct, and on point. Exploration of new ideas and concepts is encouraged. Vigorous advocacy/defense of ideas is expected, but professional courtesy is mandatory. Participation in Learning Teams is highly encouraged and expected as part of the team presentation assignments.

TEAMWORK/STUDENT NETWORKING: Students are responsible for all information discussed during class, whether they are present or not when it was presented. In addition, teamwork will be emphasized during the course. Therefore, in order to encourage out of class discussion/cooperation/study groups, and facilitate the flow of information missed during a period of absence, Professor Connolly will prepare a phone/fax/email contact list for interested students. This is voluntary, but highly encouraged. If you choose not to participate or you join the class after the list has been prepared, you are encouraged to share information with at least one other student to facilitate this flow of information. In addition to the classroom participation, group interaction and teamwork are emphasized. Your Presentation will be done in conjunction with your assigned Learning Team. You are encouraged to use this team also as a study and discussion group outside of class. Learninging teams/study groups are highly encouraged because they provide a supplemental learning environment for mastering the course content, and provide students an excellent opportunity to develop and/or refine the skills necessary to function in real world situations where teams and groups are the basic units responsible for projects and other functional areas. Teamwork will be essential during the preparation of your team presentation. Each team member will receive the same number of points (up to 5) for the overall quality of their team presentation. Help each other out!!

PRESENTATIONS Be prepared to present at the beginning of the Class that has been assigned as the date for your presentation. Each individual will have up to 5 minutes to present. You may use any audio/visual aids you believe will enhance your presentation. You are encouraged to use PowerPoint as a Team in order to better coordinate your presentation. Make it interesting and make sure your team presents a well organized professional presentation.

MAKE UP ASSIGNMENTS: Absent exigent circumstances, there will be no make-up

assignments.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/GRADING CRITERIA:

Content : Clear, focused, interesting; includes relevant material appropriate for the

identified audience; effectively researched with a demonstrated

understanding of the subject matter, and an ability to link relevant

theories with practical application(s).

Organization: Logically sequenced to include introduction with thesis sentence,

supporting material, appropriate transitioning cues, and a sound

conclusion based upon the material.

Vocabulary/Grammar: Appropriate for the audience with special attention played to

word choice and paragraph/sentence structure designed for clarity

and interesting reading; no typographical errors.

Format: Citations, margins, pagination per ABA style unless otherwise indicated;

Font no less than 11 point type.

Annual Edition Reports: Papers should be typed or prepared on a computer. Handwritten papers will be accepted but they must be neat and legible. Otherwise, they will be returned. Pages must be stapled together, and all questions must be answered.

Incomplete assignments will not be graded. All assignments are due no later than the beginning of the class on the date they are due. Please remember to put your name on all submissions to ensure you get credit.

PRESENTATION/PUBLIC SPEAKING:

Delivery: Professional with confidence, eye contact, enthusiasm, and appropriate

gestures.

Voice: Appropriate volume and clarity; proper articulation and tempos used for

intended purposes.

Content: See above with special attention to audience appropriate material/presentation

style.

Language: Clear, interesting and appropriate for the audience.

Visual/Presentation Aids: Appropriately used with technical proficiency and designed

for maximum impact.

Coordination/Group Presentation: Multiple-person presentations should display

advanced planning and coordination with regard to

organization, content, and visual aids.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: MiraCosta College offers many student support

Services including free peer tutoring and health counseling. If you have a verified

disability, you may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations. Please contact

your instructor and/or the Disabled Students Program and Services Office at Ext. 6658

(Oceanside) or Ext. 7877 (San Elijo).

MISCELLANEOUS: If you must have your cell phones/pagers on, put them on vibrate during the class. Otherwise, turn them off.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

CLASS SCHEDULE

SECTION 1002

DATE	TIME	CLASS	ASSIGNMENT	SUBJECT/EVENT
T 8/26	9–10:15	AJ 1002		INTRO/ADMIN
TH 8/28	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 1
T 9/2	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 2
TH 9/4	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 3
T 9/9	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 4
TH 9/11	9–10:15	AJ 1002		UNIT 1 REPORTS/PRESENTATION
T 9/16	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 5
TH 9/18	9–10:15	AJ 1002	TEST STUDY	TEST – PART 1
T 9/23	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 6
TH 9/25	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 7
T 9/30	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 8
TH 10/2	9–10:15	AJ 1002		UNIT 2 REPORTS/PRESENTATION
T 10/7	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 8
TH 10/9	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 9
T 10/14	9–10:15	AJ 1002	TEST STUDY	TEST – PART 2
TH 10/16	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 10
T 10/21	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 11
TH 10/23	9–10:15	AJ 1002		UNIT 3 REPORTS/PRESENTATION
T 10/28	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 12
TH 10/30	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 13
T 11/4	9–10:15	AJ 1002	TEST STUDY	TEST – PART 3
TH 11/6	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 14
T 11/11	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 14
TH 11/13	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 15
T 11/18	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 16
TH 11/20	9–10:15	AJ 1002		UNIT 4 REPORTS/PRESENTATION
T 11/25	9–10:15	AJ 1002	CH 17
TH 11/27	9–10:15	AJ 1002		THNAKSGIVING – NO CLASS
T 12/2	9–10:15	AJ 1002