Online Class: Criminal Laws and Your Legal Rights
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We hope that you will never be presented in a situation where you may have to apply the contents of this course. But if you, or someone you know and love, is ever presented in a criminal justice situation, here is a summary of your rights as they apply to these situations. Having this knowlege gives you a better chance at defending yourself, or helping you or that significant other through his troubles. Did you get a traffic ticket? Do you know you can avoid having points on your license without going to court in some cases, and without ever needing to pay a lawyer to represent you? Using the tips on one of the lessons in this class you may even be able to avoid paying the ticket!
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Criminal Laws is a class dealing with the basics in criminal laws and procedures. All 50 states have general criminal laws to protect the rights of the accused. Of course, each law differs somewhat in each state.
We will be dealing the three basic classifications of criminal laws: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. We will also be talking about different degrees of these crimes, which are the bases of punishment the state hands out for those convicted of these crimes.
Our first lesson will discuss our Basic Constitutional rights as they apply to the criminal justice system. Our second lesson will deal with these rights as they apply when one is arrested or is being questioned by the police. They will also deal with your rights in certain situations, such as while incarcerated, on community supervision, and after your release from any sanctions. Our third lesson will discuss the classification of crimes committed, examples of those crimes, such as burglary or arson, the degree of crime, and its what the crime is punishable by. Our fourth lesson will deal with many kinds of crimes committed against people, places, or property. We will also discuss about the various drug laws, and the types of homicide, since there are many various degrees of these crimes. Our fifth lesson will guide you through the procedures of the police, from the moment they get a call or observe a crime in progress, to the questioning, arrest, and prosecutorial procedure by which the accused must navigate. This will also include the various kinds of hearings that are held in court. Our sixth lesson will deal with corrections, including jail, prison, probation and related sanctions, fines, court costs, and the death penalty. We will also discuss about restoring your civil rights, pardons, and other post-conviction relief procedures Our seventh lesson will deal with juvenile issues.
Every student will be graded on the basis of test scores, attendance, participation, and lesson submission. Certificates will be issued to those who successfully complete the class. One will also be issued in other areas, including special merit, material class participation, completion of lessons and quizzes with high scores, and for consistent attendance.
 Course Description Do you know what to do if you are questioned or arrested by the police? If you think you might know but are not really sure then this course is for you!! This class, packed with many lessons of interest, gives you an overview of our criminal justice system, its common steps and procedures, and what your rights are when faced with such feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness one feels when he is arrested for crime. You'll learn many of the techniques police use to interrogate people including witnesses, many of whom become suspects as a result of the statements they give to police. We will discuss criminal procedures, investigative procedures, the courts, probation, jails and prisons, the rule of law-enforcement officers and bail bondsman, and certain procedures for restoration of civil rights in states that do not automatically restore them. We will also discuss ways to win a traffic ticket case or avoid points on your driver license, which can raise your insurance rate or have a negative impact on your employment I'm much that. We will also discuss clemency, death penalty issues, special courts (such as drug court), advice for staying out of trouble, and the proper way of being pulled over by a law-enforcement officer. We will also discuss some ways you can defend yourself in certain criminal cases. We will be discussing several aspects of criminal cases such as infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies, including how they are investigated, handled through the courts and the type of punishments that are imposed for these offenses. NOTE: This instructor is out of Florida and is not an attorney at law. The laws vary from state to state but are quite similar. Because of this, and because of changes which may occur, accuracy is not guaranteed. While this course will give you a broad knowledge of criminal laws it is not a substitute for professional legal advice. So, COME ON BOARD, and join this class now -- missing it would be a crime! And for the reasonable price of this course, it's a steal!! Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the Bill of Rights.
- Summarize your basic rights.
- Define law enforcement agencies.
- Describe the criminal investigation process.
- Summarize the role of the bail bondsman.
- Describe the role and processes of the court system, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Our Bill of RightsThis lesson consists of our Bill of Rights - the first 10 amendments to our Constitution. It also has an explanation after each Amendment, what that Amendment means. | Lesson 2: Your rightsThis lesson covers your rights as they apply during your navigation through different stages of the criminal justice system | Lesson 3: Law Enforcement AgenciesAn overview of the types of law-enforcement agencies | Lesson 4: Gallery of CrimesAn overview, from infractions to capital crimes, and what they are punishable by. Also an overview of various degrees of homicide and other offenses which vary in severity. | Lesson 5: What do you warrant from me?This lesson is an overview of the various types of warrants in a criminal case. | Lesson 6: The Criminal Investigation ProcessThis is an overview of how crimes are investigated and evidence is collected. It covers fingerprinting and how they are used in criminal investigations. Finally, the lesson covers search warrants and procedures used to get them and execute them. | Lesson 7: The Role of the Bail BondsmanThis lesson will cover the role of a bail bondsman and what the rights are of a bail bondsman vs. the rights of the defendant and anyone living in the house. | Lesson 8: You're in Trouble, What do You Do?This lesson is created to help you walk through the steps of the legal system if you or your loved one is in trouble. | Lesson 9: Domestic ViolenceThis lesson covers domestic violence issues which can be very serious if left continued | Lesson 10: The Court SystemAn overall discussion of how the Court system works. Hearings may vary upon the charges, which court hears the case, and whether or not the Defendant is incarcerated. | Lesson 11: How to Deal with Traffic TicketsThis lesson more show you how to deal with traffic tickets -- ways to minimize getting a ticket, what to do if you are stopped by an officer, and how tickets are dealt with in court. | Lesson 12: Special CourtsThis lesson deals with special kind of courts which are designed to assist a defendant in overcoming certain problems for which he has been sent to that court. | Lesson 13: The Correction System - its Pros and ConsAn overview of sentencing for the various types of offenses, and an overview of various sanctions ranging from fines and court costs, to the death penalty. | Lesson 14: A More In-depth Look at Probation and Community ControlWhat is it like to be on probation or community control, the latter of which is more intensified? This lesson will explore this in more detail. | Lesson 15: Con-tinue please - an in-depth view of our jails and prisonsIn this lesson we will learn about our jails, prisons, and certain aspects of them such as gain time, post-release, etc. | Lesson 16: The Death Penalty -- An OverviewThis explains the death penalty and how it works. Topics include the method of execution, the daily life of a death row inmate, and who actually gets sentenced to death. | Lesson 17: The JuviesAn overview of the juvenile justice system, how it relates to the adult justice system, and its differences in procedures. | Lesson 18: Pardon Me -- The Aftermath of ConvictionThis lesson deals with issues about what happens after one is convicted of a crime. The effects of being convicted can have a devastating effect on employment and future problems. | Lesson 19: Stay out of trouble!!This lesson has been created to help you stay out of trouble or to minimize the effects of your past criminal history (you can share this with someone you know who has a criminal past if you don t). | Lesson 20: Putting the Pro in Pro Se -- An Overview on Defending Your Own CaseThis lesson will cover when and how to defend your own criminal cases. | Lesson 21: Our Courts, Part II - The Judge and the JuryA more in-depth look at the role of our trial judges and juries in our states |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Criminal Laws and Your Legal Rights | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 4077 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Not Reviewed | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $59.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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