SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2003
SYLLABUS
Professor Freeman
Email: johnf@law.law.sc.edu
Instructions and Objectives: To acquaint students with the history and content of crimes encountered in the business
world, including principles of individual and entity liability and sanctions and problems of criminal procedure.
Examination: 3 hours, closed book. Examination performance determines your grade.
Attendance:
Maximum cuts 10%. No student who as over-cut may take the examination absent the Dean's approval.
Office Hours:
10:00-12:00 MTW; also, open door policy. If you want an appointment, call me at 777-7224.
Make-ups: If necessary, will be held at the least inconvenient time for all concerned.
Materials:
Pamela H. Bucy, White Collar Crime (1998).
Hours
1 Proving a conspiracy. v-vi; 1-45
2 Introduction to mail fraud. 60-115
3 RICO overview. 116-62
4 RICO conduct and issues. 162-227
5 Money laundering & currency reporting. 228-99
6 Forfeitures; Fifth Amendment issues. 328-65,410-48
7 Privilege and Public Corruption; 471-519
8 Financial institution fraud. 574-607; 665-82
9 False claims - criminal and civil. 683-777
10 Civil and criminal liability for professionals; obstruction of justice. 778851
11 Environmental and computer crimes. 852-81; 890-911
12 Tax fraud. 954-91
13 Sentencing 1047-83