Social Crime
deviant behavior that violates prevailing societal norms, or cultural standards (violates how humans are thought to behave- what is normalized)
Legal Crime
violation of penal code (breaking statutory or common law)
Homicide
the killing of another person
1st degree homicide
murder with premeditation and intent combined with another felony (on law enforcement, children, multiple people, certain weapons like guns, etc.)
2nd degree homicide
not premeditated but due to an assault where it was a possibility
voluntary manslaughter
homicide in the heat of passion or without reasonable need to self defend
involuntary manslaughter
not premeditated, due to reckless action or negligence
Assault/Battery (Persons and property)
attempt to or physically striking another, 2) acting in a threatening manner to put another in fear of immediate harm
Aggravated Assault/Battery (persons and property)
tries to or does cause severe injury to another, or 2) use of a deadly weapon
Domestic Violence (persons and property)
physical harm inflicted on one member of a household or family
Stalking (Persons and property)
offender follows, harasses, or threatens another person, putting that person in fear for his or her safety
Harassment (persons and property)
intentionally targeting someone else with behavior that is meant to alarm, annoy, torment or terrorize them
Hate crimes (persons and property)
intended to hurt and intimidate someone because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religious, sexual orientation, or disability
Kidnapping (persons and property)
taking of a person from one place to another against his or her will, or the confining of a person to a controlled space
theft/larceny (persons and property)
taking of almost anything of value without the consent of the owner
burglary (persons and property)
unauthorized breaking and entry with the intent to commit a crime once inside
robbery (persons and property)
theft of property through the use of violence or intimidation
shoplifting (persons and property)
theft of merchandise from a store or place of business
arson (persons and property)
person intentionally burns almost any kind of structure or building
vandalism (persons and property)
person destroys or defaces someone else's property without permission
Indecent Exposure (sex crimes)
the crime of intentionally showing one's sexual organs in public.
prostitution (sex crimes)
offering or engaging in sexual acts for payment
Rape (sex crimes)
non-consensual sexual intercourse that is committed by physical force, threat of injury, or other duress
sexual assault
Describes the catch-all crime that encompasses unwanted sexual touching of many kinds
solicitation (sex crimes)
It's illegal to entice someone else to commit a crime (such as prostitution).
Statutory rape (sex crimes)
People below the "age of consent" cannot legally consent to having sex, even if there was no force or the perpetrator believed the victim was old enough.
Bribery (financial crimes)
offer or acceptance of anything of value in exchange for influence
Fraud (financial crimes)
the intentional deception of a person or entity by another made for monetary or personal gain
Forgery (financial crimes)
making of a fake document, the changing of an existing document, or the making of a signature without authorization
embezzlement (financial crimes)
occurs when a person steals money or property they have been entrusted to manage.
identity theft (financial crimes)
misuse another person's identifying information
Drug Manufacturing and Cultivation
growing or manufacturing illegal drugs, such as marijuana and methamphetamine.
Drug Trafficking/Distribution
importation, transportation and sales of illegal drugs.
Drug Possession
possession of illegal drugs such as heroin and LSD, either for personal use or distribution
DUI / DWI (alcohol crimes)
Driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI)
MIP (alcohol crimes)
A Minor in Possession - Many states have minor in possession (MIP) laws concerning alcohol and drugs found in the possession of minors, regardless of whether they were using the substances.
Open Container Law (alcohol crimes)
prohibiting individuals from consuming alcohol in public places, such as sidewalks, and their intended purpose.
Public Intoxication (alcohol crimes)
How "drunk and disorderly" individuals can be charged with public intoxication when their public behavior is deemed disturbing or threatening to others.
Schedule 1 drugs
heroin, LSD, ecstasy, marijuana (MJ is schedule 6 in NC)
Schedule 2 drugs
cocaine, oxy, vicodin, meth
Schedule 3 drugs
ketamine, anabolic steroids
Schedule 4 drugs
xanax, valium
Schedule 5 drugs
codeine
Felony
generally a relatively serious offense punishable by death, a fine, or confinement in a state or federal prison for more than one year EX: murder, rape, burglary, and the sale of illegal drugs.
Misdemeanor
usually punishable by no more than a $1,000 fine and 1 year of incarceration, generally in a county or city jail EX: shoplifting, drunk driving, assault, and possession of an unregistered firearm.
7 elements of crimes
Harm: There must be an external consequence.
Legality: First, the harm must be legally forbidden behavior to be a crime. Second, a criminal law must not be retroactive. [ex post facto: cannot apply to people/events before the law was passed]
Actus Reus: Latin for “guilty act,” or physical acts that make up the elements of a crime.
Mens Rea: Latin for a "guilty mind" or criminal intent in committing the act.
Causation: The mens rea and actus reus legally caused harm.
Concurrence: The actus reus and mens rea must exist simultaneously.
Punishment: For a behavior to be considered a crime, there must be a statutory provision for punishment or at least threat of punishment
Castle doctrine
you have the right to defend your home, vehicle, workplace (property) with deadly force
lawful occupant of home, vehicle, or workplace is not required to retreat prior to using deadly force
presumes a person who unlawfully and by force enters a home or attempts to enter one of these locations intends to commit an unlawful act involving force or violence
a person is justified to use deadly force and does not have the duty to retreat in any place he or she has the lawful right to be if either of the following apply
he/she reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death
such force is necessary to to prevent great bodily harm to himself, herself, or another
When Deadly Force does not apply
The person has stopped their threat or is fleeing
person is a law enforcement officer of bail bondsman acting in official duty
person is a lawful resident of the home, vehicle, or workplace and DOES NOT have a restraining order against the person asserting deadly force
person in the home, workplace, or motor vehicle is a child or grandchild or otherwise in the lawful custody (under lawful guardianship) of the person against whom the defensive force is used
Concerns/advantages of Castle doctrine
advantages are you don’t have to retreat with the castle doctrine in NC
regulate force base on the aggressors original act (EX: can’t shoot someone who pushed you)
prosecutor has to press charges so the burden shifts to the property owner (BURDEN OF PROOF)
some believe that stand your ground laws especially encourage and enable more people to use guns and violence to solve minor problems (Treyvon Martin, parking lot dispute case)
Stand your Ground Law
In any place, including public areas, you can defend yourself against an aggressor if they show the intent to harm or kill you. The Castle Doctrine does not allow public defense. Furthermore, in some states you have to retreat before you can use deadly force.
Julian/Garcia case outside car
In Re Gault Case
Gerald Gault, a 15 year old boy, was arrested for making an obscene phone call to his elderly neighbor. He was sentenced to 6 years in a training school for boys
His parents were not informed of his arrest
his sentence in real criminal court would only have been maybe 2 months in jail and a $50 fine
Revealed the violation of 14th amendment rights for all juveniles going through the system
14 Amendment requirements: adequate notice of charges, notification of both the parents and the child of the juvenile’s right to counsel, opportunity for confrontation and cross examination at the hearings, and adequate safeguards against self-incrimination
The above requirements were not met by the procedures used in Gault’s case
Juvenile Court v. Adult Court similarities
children now get counsel after the Gault case
SCOTUS ruled that they are people to, so they are entitled to due process rights under the Constitution
both are entitled to constitutional rights/protections
children can be tried under adult sentences for severe crimes
both sides now present witnesses in juvenile and adult court
Juvenile Court v. Adult Court differences
no jury in juvenile courts
trials are private in juvenile courts + records are sealed
supposed to get reduced sentences
juvenile focuses on rehabilitation while adult focuses on punishment