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    Crimes Against People

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    Crimes Against People May 26‚ 2011 Crimes Against People Crimes that are committed against a person produce a material risk that an offender will threaten body injury or actually use physical force on a person. These crimes are compiled of‚ but not limited to‚ offenses such as murder‚ manslaughter‚ battery‚ and assault. Although stalking is considered a crime against a person‚ it does not require the threat or use of physical force. I will provide you with a more detailed overview of the

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    cake that signify each of the major types of crimes: (1) misdemeanors‚ (2) less serious felonies‚ (3) serious felonies‚ and (4) celebrated cases. Also‚ the size of these layers depends on the importance of the crimes‚ with misdemeanors being the largest and at the bottom and the celebrated cases being at the top and the smallest layer. The bottom and largest layer of the criminal justice wedding cake pertains to the misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is a lesser crime and the person being punished is given

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    Vehicular theft‚ prostitution d. None of the above 9. What three are examples of level 2 offenses a. Prostitution b. Prostitution‚ vagrancy‚ speeding‚ jaywalking c. Public intoxication‚ vagrancy‚ prostitution d. None of the above 10. A misdemeanor is always over one year in prison a. True b. False 11. A felony is always less than one year in prison a. True b. False 12. What is mens rea: guilty mind 13. What is Actus Rea: guilty

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    Police Discretion

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    To: Carson Earnest From: Victoria Smith Subject: Assignment #2 Police discretion is issued to officers for the purpose of maintaining a just society. Discretion is defined the ability to form decisions based on their own judgment. These decisions are concluded through copious reasons such an officer’s experience or through their own individual backgrounds. Police discretion has the ability to dismiss minor crimes‚ yet laws exist where discretion is invalid and officers must accomplish whatever

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    Women in Prison

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    sex and thier needs for privacy (giving them single rooms) I never felt good about a person committing a crime being made to feel comfortable while doing time. First I am going to say that I never agreed to the law making a person who commits a misdemeanor crime go to jail or prison. I would have kept some portion of these state funds and

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    december 6‚ 2013‚ 52 year old‚ Joe horton‚ a salvation army bell ringer was charged for stealing $1k from a donation bucket‚ and attempted to use a ladies credit card which he found and later tried to use for himself. He was later charged with misdemeanor theft and identity theft‚ this is a clear example of id in our world. The bell ringer committed a greedy act because he wanted money for himself‚ and for his own selfish needs. him stealing the money showed that he didn’t care about the people

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    University of Phoenix Material Week Four Worksheet Match the Definitions on the left to the correct Terms on the right by entering the correct corresponding alphabetical letter next to the numbers in the first column. Not all terms will be used. | | Definitions | Terms | | | | | 1. | h | Engaging in sexual activities for something of value | A. Disorderly conduct B. Breach of peace C. Loitering D. Treason E. Perjury F. Contempt G. Obscenity H. Prostitution

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    Crimes and Misdemeanors

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    fascinating ability in utilizing both his stunning‚ humorous wit along with several philosophical concepts. Such a combination creates an engaged and thoroughly entertained audience‚ as well as a mentally-stimulated one. In his movie “Crimes and Misdemeanors‚” the philosophical concepts Allen touches upon deal with ethical and moral issues. What does ’do the right thing ’ really entail; why not do the opposite if it leads to one ’s personal success? In the absence of a God‚ who ’s to say whether

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    incendiary device in an arrangement or preparation • with intent to willfully and maliciously use such material‚ substance or device • to set fire to or burn any structure‚ forest land or property. 6.02.EO7 Classify each type of crime as a misdemeanor or felony. The crimes of arson and unlawfully causing a fire are felonies. The crime of possession of flammable or combustible material is a felony. 6.03.EO1 Recall the crime elements required to arrest a suspect for unauthorized entry

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    Juvenile Justice 113 06/13/2011 The effectiveness of juvenile today can be categorized into several things like with the specific programs that are offered to juvenile offenders and the different level of crime that they commit from a simple misdemeanor to a severe felony. This essay is going to talk about the different types of probation programs‚ the purpose of juvenile probation‚ and if they are effective or not. Although‚ I am going to only list a few today there are more out there that I am

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