Classifications of crimes
What is the definition of a crime?
An act that is against the public goods.
What has each state government inherit?
Police power.
What is murder?
The unlawful killing of another human being.
What is burglary?
Breaking and entering a house in the middle of the night with felony intentions.
What is not legal for teens and children?
Drugs
What is the definition of a felony?
A major crime that is punishable by imprisonment or death.
How many systems does the American legal system consist of?
Two
What is battery?
The unlawful of touching another person without permision.
What is arson?
A willful or malicious burning to another house.
What are the three main things that have alcohol?
Beer, Wine, and Whiskey
What is an infraction?
a violation or infringement of a law or agreement.
How many minutes does it take for another robbery to happen in the world?
1/2 minutes
What is kidnapping?
The unlawful removal or restraint against his or her will.
What is Vandalism?
A willful meaning of damaging properties.
What does drugs do to your body?
alter the functions of the mind or body.
What is the definition of misdemeanors?
A less serious crime with a less sever penalty.
What does the state government have that the federal government does not?
Police power
What is the difference of assault and battery?
Assault: threatening or throwing an object at someone
Battery: Striking or pinning someone down with physical touch.
What can crimes against property be classified as?
felonies or misdemeanors
What is more serious than the possession or use of drugs?
The sale of drugs.
What are the three misdemeanors from the book (Section 3.1)?
Driving an automobile without a license, lying about one’s age to purchase alcohol, and leaving the scene of an automobile accident.
What is needed to convict someone with treason?
A confession in open court or the testimony of two witnesses verifying the same overt act of treason
Why does domestic violence happen?
Most people abuse others because of what has happened in their childhood or the past.
Why do people shoplift?
Most people don't have the money to afford an item and the best thing they can resort to is putting an item in their pocket and leaving the store without purchasing it.
What should a bartender not do?
Sell alcohol to an underaged child no matter how much money is given.