Crime and Punishment: Understanding Types of Crimes and the Criminal Justice System

Misdemeanors = Less serious offenses like petty theft or public intoxication Felonies = More serious offenses like murder, robbery, rape, or arson Violent Crimes = Crimes involving physical force against another person like assault or homicide Property Crimes = Crimes like theft or damage to property without physical violence involved

Sex Offenses = Includes child molestation, prostitution, or indecent exposure Drug Offenses = Related to unlawful possession, use, distribution, or trafficking of illegal drugs Violent Crimes = Examples include assault, battery, homicide, or kidnapping Property Crimes = Includes burglary, larceny, or vandalism

Misdemeanors = Result in fines or short jail sentences Felonies = Carry severe penalties like imprisonment for more than one year or even death Violent Crimes = Involve physical force against another person and can lead to harsh punishments Drug Offenses = Related to illegal drug activities and can result in significant jail time

<p>Indecent Exposure = Exposing one's private parts in public Child Molestation = Sexual abuse or exploitation of minors Larceny = Theft of personal property without violence Assault = Threat or attempt to harm someone physically</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trafficking = Illegally transporting or selling goods like drugs Burglary = Unlawfully entering a building to commit a crime like theft Homicide = Killing another person unlawfully Prostitution = Engaging in sexual activities for payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>White Collar Crimes = Nonviolent financial crimes committed by business professionals Juvenile Delinquency = Behavior that violates the law and is committed by minors under the age of majority Violent Crimes = Crimes involving physical harm or threat of harm to others Property Crimes = Crimes involving theft or destruction of property</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law Enforcement Agencies = Tasked with preventing and solving crimes Courts = Decide if someone is guilty or innocent and determine appropriate sentences Probation and Parole Officers = Supervise individuals released from prison under certain conditions Correctional Institutions = House people who have been sentenced to serve time in prison</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arrest = Taking someone into custody on suspicion of having committed a crime Bail = Money paid to secure the release of a defendant before trial Conviction = An official decision that a criminal defendant has been proved guilty of the charges brought against them Sentence = A judge's decision regarding the consequences of conviction, usually involving incarceration or payment of a fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Probation = Supervised release of a prisoner back into the community after serving part of their sentence Parole = Release from prison before completion of the entire sentence, conditional on good behavior Charge = A formal accusation that a specific person has committed a particular offense Bail = Money paid to guarantee appearance in court before trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insider Trading = Illegal practice of trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage through having access to confidential information Embezzlement = Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer Arson = The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property, often for malicious intent or insurance fraud Homicide = The act of causing the death of another person, which may be categorized as murder, manslaughter, or justifiable homicide</p> Signup and view all the answers