1. Street Law
Kinds of Laws

2. Kitty Genovese
In 1964, Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death in a highly populated area of NYC.
During the half hour attack, at least 38 people heard her screams or witnessed the attack.
The killer was scared off twice because he thought he was being watched.
No one called the police and Kitty was murdered.

3. Discussion Why do you think the bystanders took no action?
Did the bystanders commit a crime by not acting?
Should the law hold citizens responsible for not taking action?

4. Definition:
Regulate public conduct and set out the duties owed to society.
Added Info:
Legal action can only be brought about by the government , or prosecutor, against a person charged with committing a crime.
Examples:
The State of WI vs. _______________.
The people of the United States vs. ____________________.
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Criminal Law

5. Felonies & Misdemeanors
Felony Definition:
Serious criminal offense that usually carries a penalty of a prison sentence 1 year and above.
Examples:
Murder
Grand Theft Auto
Assault
Misdemeanor Definition:
Less serious criminal offense that usually carries a sentence of less than a year in prison or jail.
Petty theft (under $500)
simple assault
public intoxication
Felonies & Misdemeanors

6. Definitions:
Regulations between individuals or groups of individuals.
Added Info:
A civil case is brought by the plaintiff- the person or the company harmed- against the defendant- the person charged with the crime.
Examples:
Marriage/Divorce
Contracts
Real estate
Consumer protection
Think of Judge Judy and Judge Joe Brown
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Civil Laws

7. Civil vs. Criminal Felonies & Misdemeanors Prosecutor & Defendant
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Felonies & Misdemeanors
Prosecutor & Defendant
Government
Penalties (prison or jail time)
“beyond a reasonable doubt”
If the jury has any reasonable doubts about the guilt of the defendant than it most vote not to convict
Lawsuits
Plaintiff & Defendant
People vs. people
Recovery of damages
“Preponderance of the evidence”
The judge or jury only needs to decide if it is more likely than not that the plaintiff’s complaint is true
Civil vs. Criminal