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Unit 4: Law & the Legal Sys Crime in the United States

Types of Crime Crime = act that breaks law & has punishment Criminal = person who commits crimes Felonies = serious crimes Misdemeanors = less serious crimes 5 main types of crime

Types of Crime Crimes against persons: violent crimes w/ force or threat of force Murder/Rape/Aggravated assault (most common) Hate crimes – violent crimes bc of prejudice Crime against property: stealing/destroying Majority of crimes Larceny & car theft/Vandalism/Arson/Robbery (ppl)

Types of Crime Victimless – other ppls rights not violated Illegal gambling/drugs White-collar – committed in their work Fraud, embezzlement, cybercrime, identity theft… Organized – group of career criminals Gambling, drugs, prostitution Threats of violence

Causes & Fighting Causes Fighting/Preventing Crime Poverty/Unemployment Drug use/Addiction Permissive society: kids w/out rules Urbanization Other: technology, social change, education, lack of $ in govt Fighting/Preventing Crime 1994 – National crime bill passed Tougher sentences $ for new jails & more police Crime prevention taught in schools Citizens can help fight crime How????