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Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice

Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice A crime is an act that violates the rules of society, or the law

Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice felonies There are three levels of crime: misdemeanors infractions

Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice A felony is a major crime. It is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both. Examples of felonies are murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault.

Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice A misdemeanor is a less serious crime. It is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both, but not as severely as a felony. Minor theft, driving without a license, and simple assault are misdemeanors.

Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice An infraction is a minor offense. It is punishable by a fine, but not imprisonment. Speeding and jaywalking are infractions.

Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice A crime requires two elements: the criminal act the required state of mind To prove a crime occurred does not require proving a motive.

Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice Defenses to committing a crime include: insanity entrapment self-defense defense of family members

Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice Entrapment is when a person is tricked by a police officer into committing a crime.