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LEG320
Preview: LEG320 : Criminal Law
Course Guide
Prerequisites
Course Description
Instructional Materials
CRJ220
This course familiarizes the student with the origins of criminal law and explores its historical
development into modern American crimes codes. Each lesson introduces the student to
substantive criminal law and associated legal principles and terminology. This course contrasts
elements of crimes against persons, crimes against property, cyber-crime, white collar crime, and
other types of crime. Early and modern approaches to identifying, deterring, preventing, detecting,
prosecuting, and punishing criminal behavior are also examined.
Required Resources
Thomas J. Gardner. 2018. Criminal Law. LEG320
Cengage Learning 13th edition textbook available
at https://www.strayerbookstore.com.
FindLaw. No date. State Criminal Law. https://statelaws.findlaw.com/criminal-laws.html
Supplemental Resources
historyoflaw.info. No date. History of Law. http://www.historyoflaw.info/
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Course Learning Outcomes
Weekly Course Schedule
Week 1 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapter 1 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Introduce yourself and complete the discussion, Criminal Law and State Police Powers.
Week 2 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 2 and 3 in Criminal
Law.
Albert W. Alschuler. 2017. A Nearly Perfect System for Convicting the
Innocent. https://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?
referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=2052&context=public_law_and_legal_theory
District Attorneys Association of the State of New York (DAASNY). 2015. The Right Thing: Ethical
Guidelines for Prosecutors. http://www.daasny.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-Ethics-
Handbook.pdf
Nexis Uni. No date. Criminal Justice. https://advance-lexis-
com.libdatab.strayer.edu/api/page/nexisuni-criminaljustice/?primaryipauth=true&context=1516831
Analyze criminal law, police power, the goals of criminal law, and criminal
culpability and liability.
1
Evaluate the value of use of force, the Bill of Rights in the United States law
system, and criminal defense methods.
2
Distinguish among crimes against persons, including the crime of terrorism
and criminal conduct against the government.
3
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Week 2 - To Do List
Discuss: Complete the discussion, The Commerce Clause Elements of a Crime.
Week 3 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 4 and 5 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit Crime.
Quiz: Complete the quiz, Criminal Law, Jurisdiction, and Essential Elements of a Crime.
Prepare: Review the instructions to prepare for the assignment due next week.
Week 4 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 6 and 7 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, The Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Criminal Law, Criminal Culpability, and Criminal Liability.
Week 5 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 8 and 9 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Free Speech, Public Order Crimes, and the Bill of Rights.
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Week 5 - To Do List
Quiz: Complete the quiz, Criminal Liability, Responsibility, Use of Force, and Criminal Defenses.
Week 6 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 10 and 11 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Murder, Degrees of Murder, and Crimes Against the Person.
Prepare: Review the instructions and prepare for the assignment due next week.
Week 7 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 12 and 13 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Sexual Assault, Violence, and the Crime of "Upskirting."
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Use of Force, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Defenses.
Week 8 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 14 and 15 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Burglary and Computer Crimes.
Quiz: Complete the quiz, Punishments, Free Speech, Crimes Against Persons, and Theft.
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Week 9 - To Do ListWeek 9 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 16 and 17 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Drugs and Marijuana.
Quiz: Complete the quiz, Robbery, Burglary, and White-Collar Crimes.
Prepare: Review the instructions and prepare for the assignment due next week.
Week 10 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 18 and 19 in Criminal
Law.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Crime and Public Officials.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Crimes Against Persons and Government.
Week 11 - To Do List
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Looking Back and Looking Ahead.
Quiz: Complete the quiz, Substance Abuse Crimes, Terrorism, Organized Crime, and Immigration
Crimes.
Grading Scale
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Participation Total
Points
% of
Grade
Participation Total
Points
% of
Grade
Discussion Participation 250 25%
Assignment Total
Points
% of
Grade
Week 3 Quiz - Criminal Law, Jurisdiction, and Essential Elements of a
Crime
60 6%
Week 4 Assignment - Criminal Law, Criminal Culpability, and Criminal
Liability
150 15%
Week 5 Quiz - Criminal Liability, Responsibility, Use of Force, and Criminal
Defenses
60 6%
Week 7 Assignment - Use of Force, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Defenses 150 15%
Week 8 Quiz - Punishments, Free Speech, Crimes Against Persons, and
Theft
60 6%
Week 9 Quiz - Robbery, Burglary, and White-Collar Crimes 60 6%
Week 10 Assignment - Crimes Against Persons and Government 150 15%
Week 11 Quiz - Substance Abuse Crimes, Terrorism, Organized Crime,
and Immigration Crimes
60 6%
Totals 1000 100%
Final Course Grade
Points Percentage Grade
900 - 1000 90% - 100% A
800 - 899 80% - 89% B
700 - 799 70% - 79% C
600 - 699 60% - 69% D
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Points Percentage Grade
0 - 599 59% and below F
Unique Course Features
Grading Scale Notation
Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade needed
in this class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.
Assignments
Week 4 Assignment - Criminal Law, Criminal Culpability, and Criminal Liability
Summary
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Text
Overview
According to the text, criminal law is aimed at the misbehavior that falls below society's norms and
values. The burden of enforcing criminal law and maintaining public order and public safety falls to
local, state, and even the federal government; all help to shape and prescribe conduct in the United
States. Each state is specifically responsible for the maintenance of public order and public safety
within their borders. The federal government is responsible for regulating criminal conduct delegated
to it by the U.S. Constitution. Each branch of government, at the state and federal level, must
proscribe the required elements of each crime charged and prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
per the Due Process Clause and other constitutional requirements. In this assignment, you will
explore criminal law, criminal culpability and its limitations, and what is required for criminal liability
and punishment.
Instructions
Write a 2–3-page paper in which you:
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Explain the goals of criminal law and why these goals are still important today.
Explain the connection between state police power and the limitations of this power imposed
by the Constitution.
Identify the differences between state and federal jurisdiction, when it comes to criminal law,
and what is meant by due process of law.
Describe the manner in which the four goals of criminal law are met by requiring and proving
both a mental element and physical act beyond a reasonable doubt.
Use at least three high-quality academic references. Choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within
your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review
library guides.
Write clearly and concisely in a manner that is grammatically correct and generally free of
spelling, typographical, formatting, and/or punctuation errors.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Analyze criminal law, police power, the goals of criminal law and culpability/liability.
Scoring Guide
Explain the goals of criminal law and why
these are still important today. 21 %
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Unacceptable
Does not state
the goals of
criminal law and
why these goals
are still important
today.
Needs
Improvement
Explains the
goals of criminal
law, but makes
unsubstantiated
assumptions
about why these
goals are still
important today.
Satisfactory
Explains the
goals of criminal
law, but the
explanation of
why these goals
are still important
today is either
unclear,
supported by
superficial
evidence, or
lacking in critical
thinking.
Competent
Explains the
goals of criminal
law and why
these goals are
still important
today.
Exemplary
Clearly explains
the goals of
criminal law and
presents a
convincing
argument for why
these goals are
still important
today.
Demonstrates a
high degree of
attention to detail
and provides
sound reasoning
for conclusions.
Explain the connection between state police
power and limitations of this power imposed
by the Constitution. 21 %
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Unacceptable
Does not explain
the connection
between state
police power and
the limitations of
this power
imposed by the
Constitution.
Needs
Improvement
Provides an
uninformed
explanation of
the connection
between state
police power and
the limitations of
this power
imposed by the
Constitution.
Assertions are
undeveloped,
with little
evidence of
critical thinking.
Satisfactory
Provides an
explanation of
the connection
between state
police power and
the limitations of
this power
imposed by the
Constitution that
lacks clarity and
detail.
Competent
Explains the
connection
between state
police power and
the limitations of
this power
imposed by the
Constitution.
Exemplary
Provides an
articulate,
insightful
explanation of
the connection
between state
police power and
the limitations of
this power
imposed by the
Constitution.
Exhibits an in-
depth analysis of
the topic and
underlying
issues, and
provides high-
quality
supporting
evidence.
Identify the differences between state and
federal jurisdiction, when it comes to criminal
law, and what is meant by due process of law.
21 %
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Unacceptable
Does not identify
differences
between state
and federal
jurisdiction, when
it comes to
criminal law, and
what is meant by
due process of
law.
Needs
Improvement
Overlooks
important
differences
between state
and federal
jurisdiction, when
it comes to
criminal law
and/or lacks an
understanding of
what is meant by
due process of
law.
Satisfactory
Identifies
differences
between state
and federal
jurisdiction, when
it comes to
criminal law, and
what is meant by
due process of
law, but main
ideas are
undeveloped or
lack sufficient
supporting
evidence.
Competent
Identifies the
differences
between state
and federal
jurisdiction, when
it comes to
criminal law, and
what is meant by
due process of
law.
Exemplary
Identifies clear
differences
between state
and federal
jurisdiction, when
it comes to
criminal law, and
offers a precise,
accurate
definition of due
process of law.
Exhibits critical
thinking and in-
depth knowledge
of the topic.
Describe the manner in which the four goals
of criminal law are met by requiring and
proving both a mental element and physical
act beyond a reasonable doubt. 22 %
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Unacceptable
Does not
describe the four
goals of criminal
law and the
requirement to
prove both a
mental element
and physical act
beyond a
reasonable
doubt.
Needs
Improvement
Describes the
four goals of
criminal law and
the requirement
to prove both a
mental element
and physical act
beyond a
reasonable
doubt, but main
points are
undeveloped and
unoriginal, or
reflect little
understanding of
burden of proof.
Satisfactory
Provides a
simplistic
description,
based on an
incomplete
understanding of
the manner in
which the four
goals of criminal
law are met by
requiring and
proving both a
mental element
and physical act
beyond a
reasonable
doubt.
Competent
Describes the
manner in which
the four goals of
criminal law are
met by requiring
and proving both
a mental element
and physical act
beyond a
reasonable
doubt.
Exemplary
Provides an
insightful,
detailed, and
fully-informed
description of the
manner in which
the four goals of
criminal law are
met by requiring
and proving both
a mental element
and physical act
beyond a
reasonable
doubt.
Cite at least three high-quality academic
references. 5 %
Unacceptable
Provides no
references.
Needs
Improvement
Does not meet
the required
number of
references; all
references are of
poor quality and
do not support
main points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions.
Satisfactory
Does not meet
the required
number of
references; one
or more sources
lack relevance or
credibility, or are
not persuasive or
explicitly
supportive of
main points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions.
Competent
Supports main
points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions with
at least three
high-quality
academic
resources.
Exemplary
Exceeds the
number of
required
references;
skillfully
combines
virtually error-free
source citations
with a perceptive
and coherent
synthesis of the
evidence.
Write clearly and concisely in a manner that is
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grammatically correct and generally free of
spelling, typographical, formatting, and/or
punctuation errors. 10 %
Unacceptable
Writing lacks
coherence and
clarity, is
grammatically
incorrect, and
contains
numerous
spelling,
typographical,
and/or
punctuation
errors.
Needs
Improvement
Writing lacks
clarity, with
grammatical,
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors that inhibit
readability and
detract from
good
scholarship.
Satisfactory
Writing is clear
with
grammatical,
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors that do not
detract from
overall
readability and
reader
comprehension.
Competent
Writes clearly
and concisely in
a manner that is
grammatically
correct and
generally free of
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors.
Exemplary
Writes clearly
and concisely,
with precise and
unequivocal
meaning, in a
manner that is
grammatically
correct and
nearly error-free.
Week 7 Assignment - Use of Force, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Defenses
Summary
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Text
Introduction
A controversial issue today in the American legal system is the justification of the use of force by
police officers, given the actions and conduct of citizens. In this assignment, you will explore the
requirements for use of force, constitutional rights pursuant to the Bill of Rights when it comes to free
speech, and criminal defenses justifying actions.
Instructions
Write a 2–3-page paper in which you:
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Specify the key requirements for police officers in determining the lawfulness of the use of
force in making an arrest and what is meant by "reasonableness."
Evaluate how free speech rights clash with the rights of others and the need for public order
today.
Argue for or against the regulation of the First Amendment when it comes to speech that could
or might incite “imminent lawless action or conduct.”
Analyze the defenses within today's criminal law system.
Evaluate the fairness of the common law defense of necessity when citizens use deadly force.
Use at least three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant,
and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library
guides.
Write clearly and concisely in a manner that is grammatically correct and generally free of
spelling, typographical, formatting, and/or punctuation errors.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Evaluate the value of use of force, the Bill of Rights in the United States law system and
criminal defense methods.
Scoring Guide
Specify the key requirements for police
officers in determining the lawfulness of the
use of force in making an arrest and what is
meant by “reasonableness.” 17 %
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Unacceptable
Does not specify
the key
requirements for
police officers in
determining the
lawfulness of the
use of force in
making an arrest
and what is
meant by
“reasonableness
.”
Needs
Improvement
Overlooks key
requirements for
police officers in
determining the
lawfulness of the
use of force in
making an arrest
and what is
meant by
“reasonableness
.”
Satisfactory
Specifies the key
requirements for
police officers in
determining the
lawfulness of the
use of force in
making an arrest
and what is
meant by
“reasonableness
,” but the
specified
requirements
lack detail and
clarity.
Competent
Specifies the key
requirements for
police officers in
determining the
lawfulness of the
use of force in
making an arrest
and what is
meant by
“reasonableness
.”
Exemplary
Specifies the key
requirements for
police officers in
determining the
lawfulness of the
use of force in
making an arrest
and what is
meant by
“reasonableness
.” Demonstrates
critical thinking
and balances
competing
issues.
Evaluate how free speech rights clash with
the rights of others and the need for public
order today. 17 %
Unacceptable
Does not
evaluate how
free speech
rights clash with
the rights of
others and the
need for public
order today.
Needs
Improvement
Evaluates how
free speech
rights with the
rights of others
and the need for
public order
today, but without
a factual basis or
evidence to
support the
evaluation.
Satisfactory
Provides an
evaluation of how
free speech
rights clash with
the rights of
others and the
need for public
order today that
lacks clarity or
critical thinking
about relevant
issues.
Competent
Evaluates how
free speech
rights clash with
the rights of
others and the
need for public
order today.
Exemplary
Provides an
articulate,
unbiased
evaluation of how
free speech
rights clash with
the rights of
others and the
need for public
order today that
exhibits a keen
awareness of
critical issues.
Argue for or against the regulation of the First
Amendment when it comes to speech that
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could or might incite “imminent lawless action
or conduct.” 17 %
Unacceptable
Does not argue
for or against the
regulation of the
First Amendment
when it comes to
speech that
could or might
incite “imminent
lawless action or
conduct.”
Needs
Improvement
Argues for or
against the
regulation of the
First Amendment
when it comes to
speech that
could or might
incite “imminent
lawless action or
conduct,” but
provides no
original thought
or factual basis
or evidence to
support main
points,
assertions, or
conclusions.
Satisfactory
Presents an
argument for or
against the
regulation of the
First Amendment
when it comes to
speech that
could or might
incite “imminent
lawless action or
conduct” that
lacks sufficient
supporting
evidence that
would strengthen
one’s position.
Competent
Argues for or
against the
regulation of the
First Amendment
when it comes to
speech that
could or might
incite “imminent
lawless action or
conduct.”
Exemplary
Presents a
compelling and
articulate
argument for or
against the
regulation of the
First Amendment
when it comes to
speech that
could or might
incite “imminent
lawless action or
conduct.”
Defends one’s
position in light
of alternative
positions.
Analyze the defenses within today’s criminal
law system. 17 %
Unacceptable
Does not identify
the defenses
within today’s
criminal law
system.
Needs
Improvement
Identifies the
defenses within
today’s criminal
law system.
Satisfactory
Presents an
analysis of the
defenses within
today’s criminal
law system that
lacks detail and
supporting
evidence.
Competent
Analyzes the
defenses within
today’s criminal
law system.
Exemplary
Presents a
detailed, cogent
analysis of the
defenses within
today’s criminal
law system that
reflects a clear
understanding
and application
of the defenses
in the real world.
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Evaluate the fairness of the common law
defense of necessity when citizens use
deadly force. 17 %
Unacceptable
Does not
evaluate the
fairness of the
common law
defense of
necessity when
citizens use
deadly force.
Needs
Improvement
Evaluates the
fairness of the
common law
defense of
necessity when
citizens use
deadly force, but
without a factual
basis or
evidence to
support the
evaluation.
Satisfactory
Evaluates the
fairness of the
common law
defense of
necessity when
citizens use
deadly force,
based on limited
evidence and
insight into the
issue.
Competent
Evaluates the
fairness of the
common law
defense of
necessity when
citizens use
deadly force.
Exemplary
Provides an
articulate,
unbiased
evaluation of the
common law
defense of
necessity when
citizens use
deadly force.
Demonstrates
critical thinking,
original thought,
and in-depth
understanding of
the salient
issues.
Support main points, assertions, arguments,
or conclusions with at least three high-quality
academic references. 5 %
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Unacceptable
No references
provided.
Needs
Improvement
Does not meet
the required
number of
references; all
references are of
poor quality and
do not support
main points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions.
Satisfactory
Does not meet
the required
number of
references; one
or more sources
lack relevance or
credibility, or are
not persuasive or
explicitly
supportive of
main points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions.
Competent
Supports main
points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions with
at least three
high-quality
academic
resources.
Exemplary
Exceeds the
number of
required
references;
skillfully
combines
virtually error-free
source citations
with a perceptive
and coherent
synthesis of the
evidence.
Write clearly and concisely in a manner that is
grammatically correct and generally free of
spelling, typographical, formatting, and/or
punctuation errors. 10 %
Unacceptable
Writing lacks
coherence and
clarity, is
grammatically
incorrect, and
contains
numerous
spelling,
typographical,
and/or
punctuation
errors.
Needs
Improvement
Writing lacks
clarity, with
grammatical,
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors that inhibit
readability and
detract from
good
scholarship.
Satisfactory
Writing is clear
with
grammatical,
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors that do not
detract from
overall
readability and
reader
comprehension.
Competent
Writes clearly
and concisely in
a manner that is
grammatically
correct and
generally free of
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors.
Exemplary
Writes clearly
and concisely,
with precise and
unequivocal
meaning, in a
manner that is
grammatically
correct and
nearly error-free.
Week 10 Assignment - Crimes Against Persons and Government
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Summary
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Text
Overview
Scenario 1
Lori is walking to her car in a shopping mall parking lot at night when Brian suddenly jumps in front of
her and points a knife in her face. Brian strikes Lori. Fortunately, Lori took a self-defense class and
hits Brian with her knee and fists and while running to safety, falls and hits her head. Lori dies from
her injuries. Brian is subsequently arrested and charged with assault, battery, and murder.
Determine whether your home state will prevail in a prosecution against Brian for assault,
battery, and murder, and to what degree of murder.
Refer to FindLaw's State Criminal Law webpage to locate the criminal laws in your state.
Be sure to identify all the elements and evidence necessary for a conviction.
Scenario 2
Jack is angry at his local school because his son is being bullied. He drives to the school to meet
and talk to the principal. At the school, the meeting does not go well and he threatens to "bring the
house down" if his son is not better protected at school. Jack creates a Facebook page titled,
"Down with Hill High School" and advocates to followers to "change the regime."
Under federal law, can federal prosecutors charge Jack with terrorism?
Explain why or why not.
Scenario 3
Juan has worked on Bob's farm for 10 years and one night gets arrested for DUI. When Juan fails to
show up for work on Monday morning, Bob finds out that Juan is in the country illegally. Juan shows
up at Bob's house and asks for his last paycheck so he can flee the country. Bob can't pay Juan but
agrees to let him stay in his home and work around the farm for food and shelter. Juan remains in the
country illegally for another two years, misses his criminal and immigration hearings, and marries
Bob's daughter, a U.S. citizen. Bob and Juan are arrested by immigration federal officers two
months later.
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Under immigration law, can Bob be charged with harboring an illegal alien?
Can Juan be removed from the United States, pending a fair hearing?
Instructions
Pursuant to the chapter readings, write a 3–4-page paper in which you analyze the three
scenarios explained above and answer the specific questions.
Use at least three quality academic resources in this assignment. Choose sources that are
credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one
time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or
review library guides.
Write clearly and concisely in a manner that is grammatically correct and generally free of
spelling, typographical, formatting, and/or punctuation errors.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Distinguish among crimes against persons, including terrorism and criminal conduct against
the government.
Scoring Guide
Determine whether a state will prevail in a
prosecution against a defendant for assault,
battery, and murder, and to what degree of
murder. 21 %
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Unacceptable
Does not
determine
whether the state
will prevail in a
prosecution
against a
defendant for
assault, battery
and murder and
to what degree
of murder.
Needs
Improvement
Determines
whether the state
will prevail in a
prosecution
against a
defendant for
assault, battery,
and murder, or to
what degree of
murder, based
on an
inadequate
understanding
and application
of the law,
leading to faulty
conclusions.
Satisfactory
Determines
whether the state
will prevail in a
prosecution
against a
defendant for
assault, battery,
and murder, and
to what degree
of murder, based
on application of
the law.
Competent
Determines
whether the state
will prevail in a
prosecution
against a
defendant for
assault, battery,
and murder, and
to what degree
of murder.
Exemplary
Determines
whether the state
will prevail in a
prosecution
against a
defendant for
assault, battery,
and murder, and
to what degree
of murder.
Demonstrates
precise and
perceptive
application and
understanding of
the law.
Determine whether federal prosecutors can
charge a defendant with terrorism under
federal law. 21 %
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Unacceptable
Does not
determine
whether federal
prosecutors can
charge a
defendant with
terrorism under
federal law.
Needs
Improvement
Determines
whether federal
prosecutors can
charge a
defendant with
terrorism under
federal law,
based on an
inadequate
understanding of
applicable
terminology and
application of the
law, leading to
faulty
conclusions.
Satisfactory
Determines
whether federal
prosecutors can
charge a
defendant with
terrorism under
federal law,
based on a
limited
understanding of
applicable
terminology and
application of the
law.
Competent
Determines
whether federal
prosecutors can
charge a
defendant with
terrorism under
federal law.
Exemplary
Determines
whether federal
prosecutors can
charge a
defendant with
terrorism under
federal law. Uses
elements of the
crime and
precise
application of the
law to justify
one’s
conclusions.
Determine whether a defendant can be
charged with harboring an illegal alien under
immigration law. 21 %
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Unacceptable
Does not
determine
whether a
defendant can
be charged with
harboring an
illegal alien
under
immigration law.
Needs
Improvement
Determines
whether a
defendant can
be charged with
harboring an
illegal alien
under
immigration law,
based on an
inadequate
understanding of
applicable
terminology and
application of the
law, leading to
faulty
conclusions.
Satisfactory
Determines
whether a
defendant can
be charged with
harboring an
illegal alien
under
immigration law,
based on a
limited
understanding of
applicable
terminology and
application of the
law.
Competent
Determines
whether a
defendant can
be charged with
harboring an
illegal alien
under
immigration law.
Exemplary
Determines
whether a
defendant can
be charged with
harboring an
illegal alien
under
immigration law.
Uses elements
of the crime and
precise
application of the
law to justify
one’s
conclusions.
Determine whether a person can be removed
from the United States, pending a fair hearing.
22 %
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Unacceptable
Does not
determine
whether a person
can be removed
from the United
States, pending
a fair hearing.
Needs
Improvement
Determines
whether a person
can be removed
from the United
States, pending
a fair hearing,
based on an
inadequate
understanding of
the process,
procedural
issues, and
application of the
law, leading to
faulty
conclusions.
Satisfactory
Determines
whether a person
can be removed
from the United
States, pending
a fair hearing,
based on a
limited
understanding of
the process,
procedural
issues, and
application of the
law.
Competent
Determines
whether a person
can be removed
from the United
States, pending
a fair hearing.
Exemplary
Determines
whether a person
can be removed
from the United
States, pending
a fair hearing.
Supports one’s
conclusions with
details of the
process, the law,
and procedural
issues.
Support main points, assertions, arguments,
or conclusions with at least three high-quality
academic references. 5 %
Unacceptable
Provides no
references.
Needs
Improvement
Does not meet
the required
number of
references; all
references are of
poor quality and
do not support
main points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions.
Satisfactory
Does not meet
the required
number of
references; one
or more sources
lack relevance or
credibility, or are
not persuasive or
explicitly
supportive of
main points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions.
Competent
Supports main
points,
assertions,
arguments, or
conclusions with
at least three
high-quality
academic
resources.
Exemplary
Exceeds the
number of
required
references;
skillfully
combines
virtually error-free
source citations
with a perceptive
and coherent
synthesis of the
evidence.
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Write clearly and concisely in a manner that is
grammatically correct and generally free of
spelling, typographical, formatting, and/or
punctuation errors. 10 %
Unacceptable
Writing lacks
coherence and
clarity, is
grammatically
incorrect, and
contains
numerous
spelling,
typographical,
and/or
punctuation
errors.
Needs
Improvement
Writing lacks
clarity, with
grammatical,
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors that inhibit
readability and
detract from
good
scholarship.
Satisfactory
Writing is clear
with
grammatical,
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors that do not
detract from
overall
readability and
reader
comprehension.
Competent
Writes clearly
and concisely in
a manner that is
grammatically
correct and
generally free of
spelling,
typographical,
formatting,
and/or
punctuation
errors.
Exemplary
Writes clearly
and concisely,
with precise and
unequivocal
meaning, in a
manner that is
grammatically
correct and
nearly error-free.
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