Vocabulary
an act or failure to act that violates a law and for which a gov. has set a penalty
Fight
Being drunk and driving
Driving While Intoxicated DWI
A person who voluntarily assists another person commit a crime
Accomplice
A person's reason for committing a crime
Motive
A group of people closed to the public to complete a common goal of crime.
Gang
Your response to being robbed
Flight
Driving while under substances including drugs or alcohol
Driving Under the Influence DUI
A crime where the penalty is potential penalty is one year or less.
Misdemeanor
It is your ____ __________ to report crime
Civic Responsibility
the harmful overuse of chemicals, such as drugs or alcohol
Substance Abuse
Many Americans own these legally
Guns
Between ___ and ____ percent of persons taken into the criminal justice system test positive for one or more drugs.
50 and 75
The person who commits the crime
Principal
Gender,____________, race, and location can influence crime.
Socioeconomic Status
the harmful overuse of chemicals, such as drugs or alcohol
Accessory
A majority of homicides are committed by
Guns
___ is the legal limit in NC
0.08%
the act of requesting or strongly urging someone to do something.
Solicitation
The leading factor of crime
Family Stability
Must agree to a BAC test if drinking alcohol
Implied Consent
This act upholds most of our gun laws today.
Gun Control Act of 1968
In 2022, there were ____ victims out of 1000 people
23.5
Crimes that are committed before or in preparation for another crime
Inchoate Crimes
Alcohol is connect to ______ of violent crimes in the U.S.
1/3