Definitions
What is crime?
An act that breaks the law.
Give an example of property crime.
stealing
damaging property
vandalism
A student is skateboarding at a local park where signs clearly say “No Skateboarding.” He jumped over a metal gate to get inside the area where he was found.
Extra 25 point for the name of the crime.
Violation
Trespassing
What is civil law?
Disputes between organizations and people. Like a lawsuit for owing a credit card.
What do we call a crime that is punished by the death penalty?
Capital offense
What is omission?
Failed to do
or
Did not complete the act
Give an example of public order crime.
disturbing the peace
prostitution
public intoxication
A driver who has been drinking heavily runs a red light and crashes into another car, seriously injuring the other driver.
Extra 25 point for the name of the crime.
Felony
DUI causing injury
What type of proof do you need for civil law?
Predominance of proof.
How many states have the death penalty?
24-27
True or False.
A violation is a more severe crime that can be punished for more than a year in prison.
False
Give an example of cyber crime.
hacking
cyberbullying
phishing
data breaches
A teenager steals a pair of headphones worth $40 from a store. They are caught by security, and the police are called.
Extra 25 point for the name of the crime.
Misdemeanor
(Petty Theft)
What is criminal law?
An act that breaks a law and is harmful to society. Like murder.
Give an example of a death penalty punishment.
Lethal injection
Electric chair
What is a misdemeanor?
A less serious crime that can be punished by less than a year in Jail or probation.
Give an example of personal crime.
murder
assault
sexual abuse
battery
An adult breaks into a house at night while the family is away and steals electronics worth several thousand dollars.
Extra 25 point for the name of the crime.
Felony
Burglary
What type of proof do you need for criminal law?
Beyond a reasonable doubt.
What crimes are punished by the death penaly?
Murder
Treason
Espionage
Large scale drug trafficking
A felony can be punished by _____ year in federal prison which can include the ______ penalty.
*1
*death
What is the difference between a jail and prison?
In jail gives you less than 1 year in and a prison you do more than one year.
During an argument at a basketball game, a teenager shoves another player, causing them to fall and get a small bruise.
Extra 25 point for the name of the crime.
Misdemeanor
Simple Assault
How does crime affect society?
Create fear and unsafe feelings
Cost communities money
Hurt trust between people
Show why rules and justice are important
What do we call the codes given to crimes?
Penal Code