definition for gangs that is used to define a gang nationally Themes of our Quarter -Tree or more definitions -Association (group Identifier) with each other -Involved in criminal behavior -Note any type of criminal behavior‚ infraction‚ misdemeanor or felony level conduct -Infraction can be buying beer‚ graffiti‚ buying cigarettes... -Experiencing violence will change you -Combat veteran sons fit the scheme of serial killers -You will behave like your group (Group Behavior)
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Isn’t driving to school such a wonderful privilege? Virginia is contemplating changing the minimum driving age to 18. I believe it is a terrible idea change the driving age. To start with‚ getting a driver’s license at 18 is a terrible idea because teenagers would be less responsible‚ more illegal driving‚ and more pressure would be put on teenagers parents. First off‚ teenagers would be less responsible because they wouldn’t have to take care of their car‚ won’t need a job for gas money‚ and
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necessary items is to steal‚ but if the United States says it’s okay for people who cannot get help to steal‚ then it is saying that it is okay for everyone to steal. I am part of Youth Court‚ which works with teens under 16 who have committed misdemeanors.
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The Prison System History: The history of the prison system was basically functioned through principles that were commonly used in England in the early 1700’s and 1800’s. The prisons were so different in England because the prison facility was at one point dark‚ overcrowded and dirty. The prisoners were put all together with no separation of men‚ women nor the children. Who so had committed a crime was convicted of such. As the prison began to reconstruct in the 1800’s‚ most of the prison systems
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his or her constitutional rights--for example‚ the right to assemble peacefully. Criminal Cases A person accused of a crime is generally charged in a formal accusation called an indictment (for felonies or serious crimes) or information (for misdemeanors). The
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meaning depending on whether state or federal law governs and whether a case arises in the criminal or civil sphere. According to Deborah Goelman under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)‚ “domestic violence includes the following: [F]elony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim‚ by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common‚ by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse‚ by a person similarly situated
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the war on drugs has escalated‚ the number and duration of prison sentences for non-violent offenders incarcerated for drug possession is also on the rise. Arrests for drugs and other non-violent petty crimes should be changed from felonies to misdemeanors‚ therefore reducing the number of individuals jailed‚ and using those resources to fund mental health and drug treatment programs. Nonetheless‚ I feel that imprisonment will neither help individuals getting arrested for these non-serious crimes
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After all‚ most of us non-criminals‚ have to pay for a roof over our heads‚ why shouldn’t they? I see less jail time for minor offenses. Many misdemeanors will get weekend time‚ dismissal for first offense‚ or more creative ways to serve out a sentence; like trash pickup‚ or working or projects like rebuilding schools‚ highways or bridges on their off hours. This will keep them in the work force
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Which five presidents did you think were the best with foreign and domestic policies? Have you ever thought about which president did best with this? There is some presidents that contribute more than others to our country. I think the three presidents that contributed the most to domestic and foreign policies of the United States government is Madison‚ Monroe‚ and Adams. First‚ James Madison was the first president to declare war in the U.S. According to his special message to congress about
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Section 1 The purpose of jails is to deter‚ punish‚ and reform inmates. Jails help in deterring those who are apt to commit more crimes than they have already committed. Those found guilty are housed in jails to serve a punishment sentence and hopefully they are acceptable to being reformed by programs and self-help groups. There are several designs of jails including the linear design which the guards can observe inmates through bars by walking up and down the corridor. This design consists
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