Criminal Law Assignments

Independently read the required chapter(s) and answer discussion question(s) related to each chapter weekly. Discussion questions are found under additional assignments, question #3 in each chapter assigned. All answers to discussion questions should be typed, double-spaced, in 12 point Times New Roman font formulated with correct grammar and punctuation. If information outside the textbook is used to answer the questions, information should be properly cited in APA Style format. In addition, please follow the recommendations previously posted on the blog. Due Date(s): Assigned questions are due no later than Sunday of each week by 11:59PM.

Please review CAMS for updated syllabus and course assignments. All assignments should be uploaded to CAMS beginning April 3, 2011.

Assignment Due Dates

Chapter 2 - 3      Discussion Questions     April 3, 2011
Chapter 5 - 7      Discussion Questions     April 10, 2011
Quiz I                  April 11, 2011
Chapter 8 - 10    Discussion Questions     April 17, 2011
Chapter 11 - 12  Discussion Questions     April 24, 2011
Quiz II                April 25, 2011
Chapter 13 - 15  Discussion Questions     May 1, 2011
Final Examination          May 3, 2011

MIDTERM ASSIGNMENT

Practicum Paper

Log on to the Internet and go to www.findlaw.com. Click on the tab for “Search cases and codes.” Search for the decision Roper v. Simmons. In a 3 page paper, “brief” the case and explain why this case is important to criminal law. Below is a breakdown of the assignment. Due Date: March 14, 2011

The paper should be typed, double-spaced, in 12 point font. Make sure you cite the information in your paper correctly. There should be a brief sypnopsis of the case (no more than one page). Thoroughly explain why the case is important to criminal law (one page with citations and references). Also, provide your opinion why the case is important to criminal law (one page or less). Spelling, punctuation, and grammar will adversely affect your grade. Please number each page. Harcopy Submission Only - no emails, please.

Homework Assignments

Thank you to those who turned their homework assignments in on time. Just a few things to remember when submitting homework:

1. Please send your assignment as an attachment and not an email. It makes the assignment easier to edit and return with comments.

2. Please include the question in the answer.

For example: Explain the development of common law.

Common law is law developed by judges through decisions of courts and similar groups rather than through legislative statute or executive branch action. It is also know as precedent or case law.

3. Most importantly, please use complete sentences and check grammar, spelling, and punctuation. All these things may adversely affect your grade. This is a senior level course; I expect your best quality work.

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CRJ 454 Criminal Law

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