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Specific Character of Investigating Criminal Offences Related to Property (special course)

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:35
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_353LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Law; Theory and History of RightsTarget Audience:Person and Property Defence
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ilze Sokolovska
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)12Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures24
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours12
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basic knowledge in criminal law and criminal procedure, the common aspects of investigation work and the basics of investigation planning is required.
Objective:
To provide an opportunity of improving one's knowledge about the specifics of investigating criminal offences against property. Common and distinctive aspects. Objects of multiple threats. Analysis and summarisation of case law. Difference in proving criminal offences against property compared to other offences prescribed in the Criminal Law. To improve the understanding of differences in investigations related to various types of threats, where the common aspect is damage to a person compromising their property rights. Through independent tasks, to improve the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the process of performing practical tasks. Tasks: to identify the investigation specifics related to criminal offences against property. To gain in-depth knowledge of criminal offences against property, the subject of proof. In-depth study of the specifics of proving constituent elements of criminal offences against property in comparison with other offences prescribed in the Criminal Law and promotion of students' ability to independently analyse and apply the norms of the Criminal Procedure Law and Criminal Law in investigating criminal offences against property, separating them from similar constituent elements of criminal offences.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1General Characteristics of Studying Criminal Offences Against Property. Basic Principles of Planning Investigation of Criminal Offences Against Property.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Criminal Law Analysis of Robbery.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Criminal Law Analysis of Theft.Lectures2.00auditorium
4Criminal Law Analysis of Embezzlement and Fraud.Lectures2.00auditorium
5Criminal Law Analysis of Extortion.Lectures2.00auditorium
6Criminal Law Analysis of Intentional Destruction of Property.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Interaction of Investigative Activities.Classes2.00auditorium
8Dealing with Property Matters when Investigating Criminal Offences Against Property. Case Law.Lectures2.00auditorium
9Liability of a Legal Entity.Lectures1.00auditorium
10Investigation of Other Non-standard Criminal Offences Against Property.Classes2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1General Characteristics of Studying Criminal Offences Against Property. Basic Principles of Planning Investigation of Criminal Offences Against Property.Lectures0.50auditorium
2Criminal Law Analysis of Robbery.Lectures0.50auditorium
3Criminal Law Analysis of Theft.Lectures0.50auditorium
4Criminal Law Analysis of Embezzlement and Fraud.Lectures0.50auditorium
5Criminal Law Analysis of Extortion.Lectures0.50auditorium
6Criminal Law Analysis of Intentional Destruction of Property.Lectures0.50auditorium
7Interaction of Investigative Activities.Classes1.00auditorium
8Dealing with Property Matters when Investigating Criminal Offences Against Property. Case Law.Lectures0.50auditorium
9Liability of a Legal Entity.Lectures0.50auditorium
10Investigation of Other Non-standard Criminal Offences Against Property.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Report, written assignments, analysis of literature, collection of information on the Internet and from study aids, solving of tasks, situation analysis.
Assessment Criteria:
Lecture and seminar attendance, successfully passed tests, test works, attended practical classes and a written report.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:About the essence and content of the Criminal Procedure Law and the Criminal Law in the investigation of criminal offences against property. About the concept of a criminal offence and constituent elements thereof. About the concept and subject of the said group threat object. Overall characterisation of investigative activities in the investigation of criminal offences against property. Obtained knowledge on the specifics of proving constituent elements of criminal offences against property in comparison with other offences prescribed in the Criminal Law and the ability to independently analyse and apply the norms of the Criminal Procedure Law and Criminal Law in investigating criminal offences against property, separating them from similar constituent elements of criminal offences.
Skills:Knowledge on the application of norms of the Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law has been obtained. Experience and in-depth knowledge of the determination and analysis of the constituent elements of a criminal offence. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the investigation of criminal offences against property, taking all possible measures in the organisation of the investigation.
Competencies:To apply the obtained knowledge in identifying the fact of a criminal offence. To initiate criminal proceedings and complete the pre-trial investigation. To conduct investigation using the criminal procedure norms according to the constituent elements of the criminal offence. To classify criminal offences. To evaluate situations in connection with the investigation of criminal offences against property. To organise work in the field of investigation independently, using the acquired knowledge and skills.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
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