Crime 101
What do you call someone who sees a crime happen?
Witness
Someone accidentally bumps into another student while walking to class.
Not a crime
What type of police officer investigates crimes and gathers evidence?
Detective
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
First Amendment
What year was Students Interested in Crime (SIC) founded?
2026!
What do you call someone who represents the government in a criminal trial?
Prosecutor
Someone knowingly submits fake receipts to get reimbursed for expenses they never paid.
What does SWAT stand for?
Special Weapons and Tactics
What right allows you to refuse to answer most police questions?
Right to remain silent
What is the full name of the viral TikTok wooden character that carries a baseball bat?
Tung Tung Tung Sahur
What is the term for the intentional destruction or concealment of evidence?
Evidence tampering
Someone accidentally receives an extra $20 in change, realizes the mistake, and keeps it without trying to return it.
Crime - Can qualify as theft under Maryland law
What is the term for documenting who collected, handled, and transferred evidence?
Chain of custody
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public criminal trial?
Sixth Amendment
What reality dating show went viral for the phrase “I'm a mommy!”?
Love Island
What is the term for the mental state or intent required for many criminal offenses?
Mens rea
Someone lies about their age on a dating app but doesn't use a fake ID
Generally no crime — Lying about age alone is not automatically criminal
What Supreme Court case established the requirement to inform suspects of certain rights before custodial interrogation?
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
What is the term for the legal principle that someone is considered innocent until proven guilty?
Presumption of innocence
Which superhero is known as a billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist?
Iron Man
What is the standard of proof required to convict someone in a criminal trial?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Someone finds a wallet containing an ID and $200, makes no attempt to return it, and decides to keep the money permanently.
Crime — Theft of lost property
What is the term for using crime locations and patterns to decide where police should patrol?
Crime mapping
Which amendment guarantees equal protection under the law?
The 14th Amendment.
Which female rapper is known by the alter ego “Tina Snow”?
Megan Thee Stallion.