2. Section 2.1
Crimes and Criminal Justice

3. Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice
A crime is an act that violates the rules of society, or the law
Crime has two elements:
The criminal act
The required state of mind

4. Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice
Felonies (p.35)
There are three levels of crime:
Misdemeanors (p.35)
Infractions (p.35)

5. 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, aggravated assault, rape, and robbery

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. Section 2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice
Defenses to committing a crime include (p.38-39):
insanity
entrapment
self-defense
defense of family members

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

11. Individual Activity Complete the Self Check and Critical Thinking Questions on p. 40. Class discussion and answer discussion will follow

12. Section 2.2
Types of Crimes

13. Discussion Question What are the pros and cons of gun ownership
Discussion Question What are the pros and cons of gun ownership? How do you think it relates to crime?

14. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Crimes can be categorized into crimes against:
people
business
society
property
government

15. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Crimes against people include:
murder
assault
kidnapping
domestic violence
manslaughter
battery
sexual offenses

16. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Murder is the intentional killing of another person.
Manslaughter is killing another person without intending to do so.

17. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Domestic violence laws protect children, spouses, and other family members from neglect, physical abuse, or mental abuse by other family members.

18. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Crimes against property (which can be felonies or misdemeanors) include:
burglary
robbery
larceny
vandalism

19. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Larceny is taking property without intending to return it.
Burglary is breaking into a house to take property.

20. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Robbery is taking property through violence or the threat of violence.
Vandalism is malicious damage to property.

21. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Crimes against business include:
embezzlement
shoplifting
fraud
money laundering
arson
forgery

22. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Crimes against the government include:
treason
bribery
obstruction of justice
perjury
contempt of court

23. Individual Activity
Read Cyber Law on p.46 & answer the Critical Thinking question below it. We will discuss after a few minutes

24. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Crimes against society include:
disorderly conduct
rioting

25. Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Another category of crimes is motor vehicle violations. This includes:
drag racing
joyriding

26. What Crime is She Guilty of?
Rachael worked at a local grocery store for three years. During that time, she took a candy bar and a drink for her lunch break every day without paying for them. What crime is she probably guilty of?

27. Individual Activity
Answer ALL questions on p.47 I will be around and available to answer questions you may have