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Contents:What is crime?Classification of CrimesFeloniesMisdemeanorsPetty offensesCrimes against personsCrimes against property

What is crime?A wrong committed against society, asdefined in a statute and punishable byfines, imprisonment, and, in somecases, by death

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Crimes are generally classified in one of three ways.The source of the law regulating the behaviorThe seriousness of the crimeThe type of harm

The source of the law regulating the behaviorStatutesFederal and State laws are established by the legislatorsCommon Law CrimesDecisions of a judge where no prior law relating to the behavior existed Known as precedent decisionsAdministrative CrimesRegulations of a government agency Constitutional crimesFederal and State Constitutions Example would be violations of civil rights

The Seriousness of the CrimeFeloniesA crime that carries the most severe punishmentRanges from more than one year in prison up to a death penaltyExamples: Murder, Rape, RobberyMisdemeanorsA lesser crime such as disorderly conduct, trespassPunishment is limited to up to one year in jail, a fine or bothExamples: Shoplifting, Possession of less than an ounce of marijuanaPetty offensesConsidered by many people as not a real crimeExamples: Traffic offenses, Jay walking

of 207There are many different crimes that are considered felonies in most states. Some common felonies include:murder,kidnapping,arson,rape,robbery,burglary,embezzlement,forgery,larceny

There's a wide variety of crimes that are considered misdemeanors in most states. Some common misdemeanors include:

Public intoxication,trespassing,speedingProstitution,vandalism,use of a false ID.

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3.Petty offensesTraffic offenses, Jay walking

Type of HarmThe most serious crimes are those involving significant injury or loss of propertyThey are classified as Part I Index CrimesTwo categoriesCrimes against personsMurderAggravated AssaultArmed RobberyRapeCrimes against propertyLarceny/TheftMotor Vehicle TheftBurglaryArson

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Crimes against persons:

MurderAggravated AssaultArmed RobberyRapeof 2011

Crimes against property

Larceny/TheftMotor Vehicle TheftBurglaryArsonof 2012

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OFFENDERS: RACE

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OFFENDERS: AREA

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How to Prevent Becoming a Victim of Crime

1.Keep life in perspective.2.Protect your vulnerability.3.Carefully chose the company you keep.4. Avoid allowing strangers into your home or closed living space5.Spend a little extra money on home security.6.Be cautious with dangerous objects in your home.7.Dont be careless with valuables.

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8.Be sceptical of your home-assistants.9.Take advantage of neighbour-hood watch.10.Avoid walking alone at night or in potentially unsafe areas.11.Break routine as much as possible.12. Build a reputation of integrity.13.Avoid false senses of security.14.Dont easily entrust your personal possessions to another.15.Be aware of petty theft opportunities.

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Question:What a crime?of 2020