Arkansas Criminal Law and Procedure...What Is It?
In this 8 week course, the Purpose of the lesson it to give the student a working understanding of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure and an overview of common criminal law terms and statutes.
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
2-4 hours per week. The student will be provided with written situations that will test their knowledge of the Arkansas criminal procedure process. Immediate feedback will be provided.Letter Grade
includedClass Experience
The knowledge of criminal law and procedure is a fundamental building block of student's wishing to pursue a career in law enforcement. The Law Enforcement Officer knowing the elements of the law, and how to find the statutes are essential to being able to know when to take action. The Law Enforcement Officer knowing the rules or criminal procedure allow him/her to know how to take the correct action. This class will prepare you of the do's and dont's of law enforcement. Upon successful completion, the student will have gained valuable insight to assist in the advanced progression of their career.
Learning Goals
The student will be familiar with various terms commonly used to identify defendants.The student will know the difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Criminal Law Introduction
1. Laws for the most part not greatly changed.
2. Punishments for breaking the law have significantly changed.
3. Arkansas Title 5 are the Criminal Offenses Lesson 2:
Misdemeanors
Exploring the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony. Lesson 3:
Felonies
Exploring the severity of a felony charge, along with the elements of crime that would constitute a felony. Lesson 4:
The Fourth Amendment
What is a citizens right to unlawful and lawful search and seizure? What constitutes law enforcement's authority to utilize this amendment. Other Details
Learning Needs
Instructor will accommodate and provide support for all needs on a case by case basis.
Pre-Requisites
None
Supply List
A one page handout will be provided on the first session along with presentation materials.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
1. 21 years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Arkansas.
2. I currently hold the highest level of law enforcement certification in the State of Arkansas (Senior Certificate).
3. 2013 Graduate of the Arkansas School of Law Enforcement Supervision.
4. Graduate of Arkansas Tech University with Bachelors in Applied Leadership (2019) and Masters of Student Affairs Administration (2022).
5. Certified Field Training Officer
6. Certified Police Instructor.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$7
weekly8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 11-18
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