CJC-105 Criminal Law

A study of the New York State Penal Law. Sections of the Penal Law will be discussed and analyzed. Specific attention will be given to offenses that are considered to be both serious and frequently committed. Legal definitions, interpretations and classifications of crimes will be examined. General legal principles, recent court decisions and case law will also be considered.

Credits

3

Department

• Social Science

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CJC 105: Criminal Law

Department

Social Science

Course Description

A study of the New York State Penal Law. Sections of the Penal Law will be discussed and analyzed. Specific attention will be given to offenses that are considered to be both serious and frequently committed. Legal definitions, interpretations and classifications of crimes will be examined. General legal principles, recent court decisions and case law will also be considered.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Differentiate between criminal responsibility and non-criminal acts.
2. Examine the elements of selected crimes and deduce appropriate defenses.
3. Interpret legal concepts and appropriate criminal law terminology.

Topic Outline

1. General principles of criminal responsibility
2. Crimes against persons
3. Crimes against property
4. Crimes against public sensibilities
5. Crimes against public order