The document discusses crime, punishment, and interactions between law enforcement and the public. It defines a crime as a serious offense and punishment as a penalty imposed on those convicted of crimes, such as time in prison or fines. It provides examples of types of crimes like assault, burglary, and drug trafficking. It also lists types of punishments that may be given for certain offenses, such as traffic tickets, license suspension, fines, and jail time. Finally, it includes common questions from the public during police interactions and questions law enforcement may ask suspected criminals.
The document discusses crime, punishment, and interactions between law enforcement and the public. It defines a crime as a serious offense and punishment as a penalty imposed on those convicted of crimes, such as time in prison or fines. It provides examples of types of crimes like assault, burglary, and drug trafficking. It also lists types of punishments that may be given for certain offenses, such as traffic tickets, license suspension, fines, and jail time. Finally, it includes common questions from the public during police interactions and questions law enforcement may ask suspected criminals.
The document discusses crime, punishment, and interactions between law enforcement and the public. It defines a crime as a serious offense and punishment as a penalty imposed on those convicted of crimes, such as time in prison or fines. It provides examples of types of crimes like assault, burglary, and drug trafficking. It also lists types of punishments that may be given for certain offenses, such as traffic tickets, license suspension, fines, and jail time. Finally, it includes common questions from the public during police interactions and questions law enforcement may ask suspected criminals.
A crime is a serious offence such as murder or robbery. A punishment is a penalty
imposed on somebody who is convicted of a crime. A punishment could be, for example, time in prison or a fine.
Questions from law breakers or suspected criminals
Why did you pull me over?
Have I done something wrong? Is this illegal? What are my rights? Can I call a lawyer? Where are you taking me? Can I make a phone call?
Questions police may ask a suspected criminal
Are you carrying any illegal drugs?
Do you have a weapon? Does this belong to you? Whose car is this? Where were you at eight last night?
Informing someone of laws and police procedures
You are under arrest.
Put your hands on your head. I am taking you to the police station. Please get in the police car. You will have to pay a fine for this. I will give you a warning this time. I'm going to write you a ticket. We'll tow your car to the station. Smoking in restaurants is illegal in this country. It is against the law to do drugs in public.
Types of crime
Crime Definition
abduction/kidnappin taking a person to a secret location using force
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armed robbery using a weapon to steal
arson setting fire to a place on purpose
assault hurting another person physically
attempted murder trying to kill someone (but failing)
burglary, going into another person's home or business with force
breaking and entering child abuse injuring a child on purpose
domestic violence physical assault that occur within the home
drug trafficking trading illegal drugs
drunk driving driving after having too much alcohol
fraud lying or cheating for business or monetary purposes
hijacking holding people in transit hostage (usually on a plane)
murder/homicide taking someone's life through violence
shoplifting stealing merchandise from a store
smuggling bringing products into a country secretly and illegally
speeding driving beyond the speed limit
terrorism acts of crime against a group (political/religious) or another
country
theft stealing
torture extremely cruel and unfair treatment (often towards
prisoners)
vandalism damaging public or private property (for example with
spray paint)
white collar crime breaking the law in business
Types of punishment
Punishment Definition (example offence)
traffic ticket leaves marks on driving record/involves paying a
(speeding, parking) fine
license suspension driving rights are removed for a certain period of
(drunk driving) time
fine pay money as punishment for minor/petty crime
(hunting out of season)
house arrest remain in one's home for a certain period of time
(a young offender who is waiting to go to court)
community service do volunteer work such as teaching children about
(a youth that steals a car for the crime or cleaning up garbage first time)
jail time spend a certain amount of months or years locked
(man who assaults his wife) away from society
life in prison spend the rest of one's life in prison with no
(a woman who commits chance of going back into society homicide)
United States v. Anthony Ciccone, Also Known as "Sonny" Richard v. Gotti Primo Cassarino Jerome Brancato, Also Known as "Jerry" Richard G. Gotti Peter Piacenti, Also Known as "Pete 17" Richard Bondi Frank Scollo, Also Known as "Red," Also Known as "The Little Guy" Vincent Nasso, Also Known as "Dr. Nasso" Julius R. Nasso, Also Known as "Jules" Anthony Pansini Salvatore Cannata Anna Eylenkrig Thomas Lisi Carmine Malara Jerome Orsino, Jr., Peter Gotti, United States of America v. Peter Gotti, 312 F.3d 535, 2d Cir. (2002)