Crimes against People
Murder done with malice and premediation
First-degree murder
Willful and malicious burning of another person’s property
Arson
Ferdinand sees someone messing with his dog, and he goes into a rage killing that person.
Voluntary manslaughter
What is the most widely abused drug in the US?
Alcohol
What is the term for the reason why a person commits a crime?
Motive
Intentionally killing because of mitigating circumstances with the victim
Voluntary manslaughter
Willful destruction of, or damage to, the property of another
vandalism
Candace threatens to break Rowena's nose if Rowena continues to sing the alphabet.
Assault
What is an implied consent law?
Driver agrees to submit to BAC test in order to drive
What is the term for something someone does or fails to do in violation of the law?
Crime
An attempt or threat to carry out a physical attack upon someone
assault
Unlawful taking and carrying away of the property of another with intent to steal it
Larceny
Claude doesn't like Sybil. He plans for three days how he can remove her and then he kills her.
First degree
What is the difference between DUI and DWI?
DUI - driving under the influence (any substance)
DWI - driving while intoxicated (specifically alcohol)
What is an accomplice?
Someone who voluntarily helps another person commit a crime
When a person repeatedly follows or harasses someone and makes threats
stalking
Unlawful taking of property by someone to whom it was entrusted
embezzlement
Jimmy is in a hurry to get home. He decides to side-swipe a car to get the other person off the road. The car flips, killing everyone inside.
Involuntary manslaughter
What is the legal BAC level in the US for people 21 and over?
0.08
What are the three types of preliminary crimes?
Conspiracy, attempt, solicitation
Sexual intercourse between two people one above age of consent and one below
Statutory rape
Unlawful taking of property from a person’s immediate possession by force or intimidation
Robbery
Miss Faulkner says to the Law and Order students that if no one buys her a chai tea latte, she will give everyone an F for the semester grade.
Extortion
Name one drug that is on the rise in the US?
fentanyl, meth, cocaine, opioids, marijuana
What is an example of a motive?
Jealousy, revenge, money, provocation