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Understanding Criminal Law Prerequisites and Core Concepts in Law Enforcement Training

This course, led by Jeff Wilson, provides future law enforcement professionals with essential knowledge of criminal law and its prerequisites. Topics include the importance of being free from convictions that reflect moral turpitude, as well as understanding the distinction between criminal and civil law. Students will learn about critical cases such as Terry v. Ohio and Miranda v. Arizona, as well as the purposes of criminal law such as deterrence and rehabilitation. A focus on professional requirements ensures participants are well-prepared for law enforcement careers.

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Understanding Criminal Law Prerequisites and Core Concepts in Law Enforcement Training

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  1. CRIMINAL LAW PREREQUISITE LEJ 101

  2. JEFF WILSON • jeff.wilson@coplaw.com • 847-825-7744 Office • 773-718-1200 Cell • 617 Devon, Park Ridge IL. • Office Hours: Class Room H122D 6:00 or earlier before class or By appointment at my office

  3. So you want to be a Law Enforcement Professional

  4. So you want to be a Law Enforcement Professional

  5. Free of Color Blindness • Vision Correctable to 20/20 • Ability to pass power strength agility test • No Amputations • Be over 25 yoa and less than 35 yoa • Must be a US Citizen • Must be able to possess FOID Card • Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License • Free of any felony or domestic violence conviction • Free of any drug and/or alcohol violations • Free of and “moral turpitude” conviction, theft, sex crimes, gambling, habitual drug or alcohol use, etc.

  6. Terry v. Ohio 392 U.S. 1, 88 S.Ct. 1968

  7. Miranda v. Arizona384 U.S. 436 Miranda v. Arizona (No. 759) 98 Ariz. 18, 401 P.2d 721; 15 N.Y.2d 970, 207 N.E.2d 527; 16 N.Y.2d 614, 209 N.E.2d 110; 342 F.2d 684, reversed; 62 Cal.2d 571, 400 P.2d 97, affirmed

  8. People v. Luedemann, No. 2-03-1303 (IL 5/10/2005) (IL, 2005) People v. Luedemann, 293 Ill.Dec. 385, 828 N.E.2d 355, 357 Ill. App.3d 411 (IL, 2005) 828 N.E.2d 355

  9. Why have laws? • Regulate behavior • Social Control • Squares v. Predators

  10. Criminal v. Civil • Criminal Law • The State prosecutes the case • Proof beyond a reasonable doubt • Incarceration, governmental monitoring, death penalty • Civil Law = Lawsuit • Private party (you can sue anybody) • Preponderance of the evidence • Compensation or money damages

  11. Civil Law • How much, if at all, has the defendant injured the plaintiff. • What remedy, if any, is appropriate to compensate plaintiff

  12. Criminal Law • To what extent, if at all, has defendant injured society • What sentence, if any, is necessary to punish the defendant.

  13. Criminal Law and Morality

  14. Purposes of Criminal Law • Retribution or revenge • Incapacitation • Deterrence • Reformation or Rehabilitation • Compensation • Disproportionality

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