CJ 150: Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure

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Class Program

Criminal Justice

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092403

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Concepts of how to conduct a lawful arrest; search and seizure of suspects and evidence; and practicalities of conducting a search of persons, cars and houses are emphasized in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply probable cause in criminal investigations.

Compare and contrast the distinction between custody and detainment by a police officer within the context of restricting a person’s freedoms.

Identify the scope of authority to search incident to arrest and search given a permissive search.

Write a successful search warrant and affidavit.

Apply the process of the felony seizure law and drug seizure law by an officer.

Core Topics

US Constitution
History of criminal laws.
RCW 10.31.100 – Washington State Laws of Arrest
RCW 10.105.010 – Felony Seizure
RCW 69.50.505 – Drug Seizure
Case Law