May 30, 2026  
GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year) 
    
GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year)
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POL 105 - Criminal Law and Procedure II


Description
In this course, students learn the elements of crimes against person, public order crimes and juvenile law. Students will learn laws of search warrants; laws of warrantless searches; court functions, civil law; and laws regarding domestic violence.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Law Enforcement, A.A.A.S., Police Academy, Certificate
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the concepts, terms, and issues relevant to searches with a warrant and warrantless searches.

2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of each of the exceptions to the warrant requirement, the elements of each, and the consequence of conducting an unlawful warrantless search.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of crimes against persons and public order crimes and an ability to apply those elements to a factual scenario.

4. Demonstrate a working knowledge, at a level necessary for effective functioning as a Law Enforcement Officer, of civil law and the court system, including its terms, issues, and legal processes.

5. Describe why domestic violence is a law enforcement issue.  

6. Recognize that domestic violence requires a coordinated community response and the importance of an evidenced-based prosecution.

7. Demonstrate an understanding of the law as it relates to domestic violence and the options available to the court in sentencing and adjudication in domestic violence cases.

8.  Demonstrate an understanding of Juvenile Law and the special rules under that law that apply to juveniles. 

9. Use rules or frameworks to provide context for and understand problems or issues. 

10. Identify the best solution to a problem or issue. 
Course Outline:
I.B.1.2. Use the Michigan Penal Code (MCLA/MSA) to Identify Crimes Against Persons

I.B.1.3. Identify Crimes Against Persons

  (1) Assault (felony) (750.82-84) 

(2) Assault (misdemeanor) (750.81-81a) 

(3) Car Jacking (750.529a) 

(4) Child Abandonment (750.135)

(5) Child Abuse (750.136b) 

(6) Child Custody (750.138) 

(7) Child Neglect (722.622; 722.628) 

(8) Conspiracy to commit a crime (750.157a)

(9) Contributing to delinquency of a minor (750.145) 

(10) Criminal Sexual conduct (750.520a-e) 

(11) Domestic assault (750.81b) 

(12) Ethnic Intimidation (750.147b) 

(13) Homicide (750.316-317; 750.321) 

(14) Human Trafficking (750.462a-462j) 

(15) Indecent Exposure (750.335a)

(16) Kidnapping (750.39) 

(17) Larceny from a person (750.357) 

(18) Obscene, harassing, or threatening phone call (750.540e) 

(19) Parental kidnapping (750.350a) 

(20) Robbery (750.529; 750.530) 

(21) Stalking (750.411h; 750.411i) 

(22) Vulnerable Adult Abuse (750.145n) 

(23) Vulnerable Adult Embezzlement (750.174a) 

(24) Other applicable crimes against persons

I.B.4.1. Use the Michigan Penal Code (MCLA/MSA) to Identify Public Order Crimes

I.B.4.2. Identify Public Order Crimes

(1) Adulterating and poisoning food (750.397a) 

(2) Bomb threats (750.411a) 

(3) Crimes against animals (750.49-50b) 

(4) Disorderly persons (including drunk offenses) (750.167; 750.168) 

(5) Escaping from prison or jail (764.23; 750.193-197) 

(6) False police reports (750.411a; 750.509) 

(7) Littering (324.8901-8904) 

(8) Obstructing Justice (750.479) 

(9) Parole or probation violations (771.1) 

(10) Peace Bonds (772.1) 

(11) Prostitution (750.448-449a)

(12) Recruiting a minor to commit a crime (750.145a) 

(13) Resisting arrest (750.479) 

(14) Riots (752.541-544; 750.523) 

(15) Taking a weapon from a police officer (750.479b) 

(16) Other applicable public order crimes 

I.B.6.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of Juvenile Law as it Relates to Law Enforcement

I.B.6.2. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Special Provisions in the Statutes and Court Rules for Juvenile Offenses

I.C.5.1. Conduct Searches with a Warrant in a Lawful Manner

I.C.7.1. Conduct Searches Without a Warrant Only Under Court Recognized Exceptions to the Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement

I.E.1.1. Demonstrate a Working Knowledge of Civil Law Necessary for Effective Functioning as a Law Enforcement Officer

I.E.1.2. Demonstrate a Working Knowledge of the Court System at a Level Necessary for

 Effective Functioning as a Law Enforcement Officer

I.E.1.3. Demonstrate a Working Knowledge of Legal Terms and Issues Related to the Court System at a Level Necessary for Effective Functioning as a Law Enforcement Officer

I.E.1.4. Demonstrate a Working Knowledge of Legal Processes of the Court at a Level

 Necessary for Effective Functioning as a Law Enforcement Officer

I.H.2.1. Demonstrate an Understanding that Domestic Violence is a Law Enforcement Issue

I.H.2.2. Demonstrate an Understanding of Substantive Criminal Law as It Relates to Domestic Violence

I.H.2.3. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Options Available to the Court in Sentencing and Adjudication in Domestic Violence Cases

I.H.2.4. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Crime of Stalking

I.H.2.5. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Crime of Aggravated Stalking

I.H.2.6. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Authority of a Police Officer in Enforcing Domestic Violence Laws

I.H.2.7. Demonstrate an Understanding of a Domestic Relationship Personal Protection Order (PPO)

I.H.2.8. Demonstrate an Understanding of a Non-Domestic Stalking Personal Protection Order (PPO)

I.H.2.9. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Court Procedures Related to Personal Protection Orders (PPOs)

I.H.2.10. Demonstrate an Understanding of Enforcement of Domestic Relationship and

   NonDomestic Stalking Personal Protection Orders (PPOs)

I.H.2.11. Demonstrate an Understanding of Enforcement of Foreign Protection Orders (FPOs)

I.H.2.12. Demonstrate an Understanding of Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) and the Effect on Firearm Purchase or Possession

I.H.2.13. Demonstrate an Understanding of Probable Cause (Reasonable Cause) as It Relates to Domestic Violence

I.H.2.14. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Procedural Requirements in Responding to a Domestic Violence Incident

 


Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 65-90%

Discussion: 10-20%

Scenario-based Training: 0-25%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None


Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 104788
Course CIP Code: 43.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 22
General Room Request: None
School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Criminal Justice
Discipline: POL
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Certification/License Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The state requires that this course be taught by an individual licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.  The instructor must possess a Juris Doctor degree.
Major Course Revisions: Title
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220707T14:03:14
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026



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