A crime against property is stealing or destroying someone else's property.
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What is the criminal justice system?
The criminal justice system is the three-part system consisting of the police, courts, and corrections that is used to keep the peace and bring criminals to justice.
100
How does alcohol and drugs lead to juvenile crimes?
Drug and alcohol use can lead a person to do things that he or she might not want to do.
100
In the 1870's what did the reformers work to do?
They worked to change the way the juvenile justice system treated the young offenders.
100
People who use drugs often end up where?
They often end up in criminal courts and corrections facilities or jails.
200
What is a victimless crime?
A victimless crime are crimes that don't violate another persons rights, but mainly harms himself or herself.
200
What do most cities require from officers?
They require police officers to be high school or even college graduates.
200
How does peer pressure provoke juveniles into doing crime?
Some young people are pressured by their friends to commit crimes. Studies suggest that young people who socialize with delinquent peers are more likely to become involved in crime themselves.
200
What is probation?
A period of time during which offenders are given an opportunity to show that they can reform.
200
How does staying in school help you avoid trouble?
It helps you avoid trouble because you'll be busy focusing on your education rather than other things such as crimes.
300
What is one type of crime against people?
There's several different crimes against people and those include homocide, aggravated assault, hate crimes, and rape.
300
What's probable cause?
Probable cause means that the officer must have gathered enough evidence to make an arrest.
300
How does poor neighborhood conditions lead to juvenile crime?
It leads to juvenile crime because the parents are often gone and not caring for the kids so this leads to bad behavior from the kids.
300
What is one punishment for juveniles?
There are several punishments.
Some punishments are foster care, juvenile corrections, probation, and counseling.
300
Why should you say no to your friends sometimes?
You do this so you don't get caught up in something they do such as crime. You could also be accused of doing it with them if you're caught in the group.
400
What is a white-collar crime?
Provide examples (minimum of 2)
A white-collar crime is a nonviolent crime. Two examples of them are copyright violations and embezzlement.
400
What is an arrest warrant?
An arrest warrant is an authorization by the court to make an arrest.
400
Why do young people without homes turn to gangs?
They turn to them for support and a sense of belonging.
400
What does the eighth amendment state?
The eighth amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishments.
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How does living a full life prevent crimes?
If busy doing challenging things, people are late likely to become bored and turn to criminal activities.
500
What is one organized crime?
One organized crime is providing in illegal goods and services. They operate in gambling, drug trafficking, prostitution, and lending money at extremely high interest rates.
500
After the arrest, where the suspect taken to and why?
The suspect is taken to the police station for booking, when a record of arrest is made.
500
I'm 2012 the national youth gang survey estimated that how many gang members were active in the United States?
It estimated that there were 850,000 active gang members in the United States.
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The number of serious crimes committed by juveniles has dropped since when?
It has been dropping since the 1990's.
500
Having a good education could lead to what?
It would lead to having a good job and living a good life.