Classifications
Elements
Defenses
Elements
Defenses
Defending a Family Member counts as a legal defense for committing a crime. True or False or Neither
True or Neither, depends on the circumstances.
The term for crimes against people.
What is a tort.
Someone finds a wallet on the ground, and take it. What crime could they be charged with?
Theft
At what hours are most crimes committed in Fayetteville?
12am-3am
Scottish shoplifter Aron Morrison was picked up after pinching a bottle of vodka from a liquor store. It didn’t take Sherlock Holmes to find Morrison, though. His name and phone number were left with the clerk—after asking her out on a date.
Real
The term for an act against the public good?
What is a crime?
Crimes designed to frighten or anger people due to race, religion, color, or gender.
What are hate crimes.
The wrongful taking of property through violence and threats?
What is robbery.
What is the top crime in all areas?
Theft
For a trio of drug thieves, it was their lucky day. They broke into a home in Silver Springs, Florida, and discovered three jars of cocaine. They took it home and snorted the contents. That’s when they discovered that the jars were in fact urns, and that they were snorting the cremains of the victim’s husband and two dogs.
Real
A major crime punishable by imprisonment or death.
What is a felony?
Someone unintentionally killed someone. Did they commit murder?
No. They commited manslaughter.
Someone's personal secretary has been taking money entrusted to her for your business and investing it for personal use. What crime has she committed?
Embezzlement
What is the top day of the week for crime in Fayetteville in a year?
Friday
Bring Your Child to Work Day is a long honored tradition that allows children to see what goes on in the business world while also getting the chance to watch their parents ply their trade. One crook brought his young son along with him on a job, which happened to be robbing a drug store using his son as a distraction by slapping him till he cried.
Fake
Name four defenses to crimes.
What is 1. Alibi 2. Insanity 3. Entrapment 4. Self-Defense 5. Under the Influence
Does someone have to give consent for your car to be searched?
Yes
After breaking a few windows in a neighbors house and painting some graffiti on their walls, a person was charged with arson. Is this correct? If not, tell what crime they DID commit.
No. They should have been charged with vandalism, as they did not use fire.
How many crimes committed in Fayetteville in a year?
Around 500, 498 to be exact
As two men waited on line at the coffee shop to pay their bill, a third cut in front of them. He threw a drink at the clerk, and demanded all the money from the till. Temporarily surprised, the men quickly recovered and handcuffed the crook. Apparently in his rush the criminal didn’t notice they were police officers—in full uniform.
Real
Name one of the three elements of a crime?
What is 1. Criminal Act 2. State of Mind 3. Motive
The difference between assault and battery?
Battery is the unlawful touching of another person, whereas Assault is the threat or attempt to commit a battery.
What is the maximum sentence someone can get for shoplifting if it is less than $1,000?
Up to a year in prison and a $2,500 fine
How many crimes committed on Friday for the year in Fayetteville?
76
It’s the worst possible time to faint—in the middle of robbing a bank. But that’s what happened to a Beavercreek, Ohio, thief. The teller called 911 and asked for medics. But you have to applaud the man’s stick-to-it-iveness. While the ambulance was en route, the suspect handed a note to the teller demanding all her cash and then threw up all over the teller.
Fake