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Crime
Crime is the breaking of societal law and can result in imprisonment. Ask questions about criminal acts, from stealing candy to homicide, here.
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What is Capitalism in the criminal justice system?
The rich can afford the best defense, the poor, only the worst. Pure capitalism in action.
Is Herbert Packer is credited with creating the crime-control model of criminal justice?
According to Schmellinger;s AJ 101 book the answer is true.
What is the court term public order free text mean?
It is a public peace offense, where it says free text, the clerk is supposed to enter something more specific but did not.
What vehicles are stolen most frequently?
This question is hard to answer since there are so many ways to calculate the most stolen car. Some say the Honda Accord while others say a Toyota Camry and even others say a BMW. Also the results can be skewed according to the number of cars, for example there are more Honda Accords than Lamborghini's produced so the number of stolen Accords will be higher, but the Lamborghini is probably most likely to be stolen. Since there's many ways to calculate the most stolen there are several assosciations that do it and each do it differently.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau, NICB for short, rates cars according to their representation in the media, for example a car that is reported most often to the media will be higher on the list. NICB also is not concerned with the year of the car and they don't take into consideration the number stolen with the number produced, thus the results may be skewed. The NICB's top ten list is the following:
1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Honda Civic
4. Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera
5. Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
6. Chevrolet Full-Size C/K Pickup Truck
7. Toyota Corolla
8. Ford Taurus
9. Chevrolet Caprice
10. Ford F-150 Pickup Truck For their top 100 here's the link: http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/insurance/Top_100_Vehicle_Thefts.pdf The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA for short, determines the percentage rate of the car being stole by dividing the number stolen by the number manufactered. For example, let's say that 2,000 Honda Accords were stolen and 20,000 were produced, the stolen percentage would be 10%, with this the car would be placed on the list accordingly. The NHSTA also does not take car years into consideration. The NHSTA's top ten list is as follows: 1. Chrysler Town & Country MPV
2. Dodge Intrepid
3. Chevrolet Metro
4. Acura Integra
5. Plymouth Neon
6. Dodge Neon
7. Dodge Stratus
8. Mitsubishi Mirage
9. Suzuki Esteem
10. Chrysler LHS For their top 200 try this link:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2003/03-9186.htm The CCC Information Services Inc. ranks cars depending on the year the car was made and how often that particular year was stolen. Their top ten list is as follows: 1. 1989 Toyota Camry
2. 1991 Toyota Camry
3. 1990 Toyota Camry
4. 2000 Honda Civic SI
5. 1994 Honda Accord
6. 1994 Chevrolet C1500 4X2
7. 1995 Honda Accord Ex
8. 1988 Toyota Camry
9. 1994 Honda Accord LX
10. 1996 Honda Accord LX For additional information try this link:
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/auto/car-guide-2004/most-stolen1.asp
Why do communist countries have low crime rate?
Most crime rates are based off of poverty. Wherever there is poverty there will be crime. In a capitalist country, there will always be people who are rich and those who are poor. Because of this, there will always be crimes against the rich.
Since everyone in a communist country makes the same amount of money, poverty is largely absent. Also since everyone has the same standard of living, the people tend to relate and will also bond together, hence the term "comrades." No poverty and more bonding means less crime.
It's mostly because of the fact there is no poverty that there is less crime. There's that and the fact that the communist army has guns.
Where are courses offered in crime scene investigation?
"There are many places that off courses involving crime scene investigations. For example, Kaplan University and South University have great programs in crime scene investigation and American Intercontinental University has programs for forensic science."
Seek safety from procecution from a felony?
In the US - there are no 'sanctuary' states that can protect you from extradition. Withg some exceptions, most foreign countries also honor US warrants and requests for extradtion.
What nicknames were given to Charles Sobhraj?
"The Serpent" and "the Bikini killer" are the nicknames were given to Charles Sobhraj.
Which countries still use corporal punishment in schools?
There are a number of countries which still use corporal punishment in schools. Some of them include Malaysia, Costa Rica, India, Pakistan, Philippines and so many others.
Can a defendant access all of the witness statements before it goes to trial?
Yes .That is a mandatory requirement for a fair trial however this is not strictly given
Did gun violence increase in past ten years?
Yes, with the bigger technology people have been able to build better guns. Also, with all of the crazy people in the world gun violence has increased greatly over the past ten years.
What is the sentence for grand larceny if convicted in the state of Nevada?
I submitted the following revision of the original answer. I wanted to clarify something. I am not saying that the original response was completely incorrect. What I meant is that the original response could use some clarification, which is what I tried to produce below. I took the original response to be incomplete as well as incorrect. It seems like there was information missing. We need to keep the following NRS information in mind when considering the issue. Value of stolen property, type of property stolen, any mandatory minimums, state maximums, any judge's discretion possible (maybe in regards to priors, changes of recitivism, etc...), etc... all weigh into the discussion. See the NRS grand larceny definitions and penalties below for a more thorough understanding and consider all responses to be information in nature only and not legal counsel or advice. You should seek legal counsel from a qualified professional if faced with any sort of problem like this. I am not by any means an expert, but I find the previously given answer to be incorrect. The first person said: It can be probation - depending on the judge. Many cases get 12 months and/or a $2500 Your case might bring more time. If a firearm was used the sentence is doubled. When I looked it up on http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-205.html#NRS205Sec220 (online NRS), I found the following information: NRS 205.220 Grand larceny: Definition. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 205.226 and 205.228, a person commits grand larceny if the person: 1. Intentionally steals, takes and carries away, leads away or drives away: (a) Personal goods or property, with a value of $250 or more, owned by another person; (b) Bedding, furniture or other property, with a value of $250 or more, which the person, as a lodger, is to use in or with his lodging and which is owned by another person; or (c) Real property, with a value of $250 or more, that the person has converted into personal property by severing it from real property owned by another person. 2. Uses a card or other device for automatically withdrawing or transferring money in a financial institution to obtain intentionally money to which he knows he is not entitled. 3. Intentionally steals, takes and carries away, leads away, drives away or entices away: (a) One or more head of livestock owned by another person; or (b) One or more domesticated animals or domesticated birds, with an aggregate value of $250 or more, owned by another person. 4. With the intent to defraud, steal, appropriate or prevent identification: (a) Marks or brands, causes to be marked or branded, alters or defaces a mark or brand, or causes to be altered or defaced a mark or brand upon one or more head of livestock owned by another person; (b) Sells or purchases the hide or carcass of one or more head of livestock owned by another person that has had a mark or brand cut out or obliterated; (c) Kills one or more head of livestock owned by another person but running at large, whether or not the livestock is marked or branded; or (d) Kills one or more domesticated animals or domesticated birds, with an aggregate value of $250 or more, owned by another person but running at large, whether or not the animals or birds are marked or branded. [1911 C&P § 373; A 1915, 119; 1947, 85; 1949, 127; 1943 NCL § 10323]—(NRS A 1965, 1007; 1967, 499; 1969, 531; 1979, 155, 1444; 1983, 546; 1989, 71, 1433; 1995, 13, 1221, 1323; 1997, 341) NRS 205.222 Grand larceny: Penalties. 1. Unless a greater penalty is imposed by a specific statute, a person who commits grand larceny in violation of NRS 205.220 shall be punished pursuant to the provisions of this section. 2. If the value of the property involved in the grand larceny is less than $2,500, the person who committed the grand larceny is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. 3. If the value of the property involved in the grand larceny is $2,500 or more, the person who committed the grand larceny is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, and by a fine of not more than $10,000. 4. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person who committed the grand larceny to pay restitution. 5. If the grand larceny involved a sale in violation of subsection 3 or 4 of NRS 205.220, all proceeds from the sale are subject to forfeiture. (Added to NRS by 1997, 339) NRS 205.226 Grand larceny of firearm; penalty. 1. A person who intentionally steals, takes and carries away a firearm owned by another person commits grand larceny of a firearm. 2. A person who commits grand larceny of a firearm is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, and by a fine of not more than $10,000. 3. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person who committed the grand larceny of the firearm to pay restitution. (Added to NRS by 1997, 340) NRS 205.228 Grand larceny of motor vehicle; penalty. 1. A person who intentionally steals, takes and carries away, drives away or otherwise removes a motor vehicle owned by another person commits grand larceny of a motor vehicle. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who commits grand larceny of a motor vehicle is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. 3. If the prosecuting attorney proves that the value of the motor vehicle involved in the grand larceny is $2,500 or more, the person who committed the grand larceny of the motor vehicle is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, and by a fine of not more than $10,000. 4. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person who committed the grand larceny of the motor vehicle to pay restitution. (Added to NRS by 1997, 340) NRS 205.230 Duties of peace officer concerning grand larceny of animal. 1. All state, county, city and township peace and law enforcement officers are empowered and directed to pursue, apprehend and arrest whenever or wherever, irrespective of county boundaries within the State, a person who commits grand larceny in violation of subsection 3 or 4 of NRS 205.220. 2. Upon apprehension and arrest of a person pursuant to subsection 1, the arresting officer shall take the person before the nearest or most accessible magistrate without unnecessary delay. [1911 C&P § 375a; added 1951, 299] + [1911 C&P § 375b; added 1951, 299]—(NRS A 1967, 176; 1983, 855; 1997, 342)
How long does a judge in Ohio have until he answers a motion that has been filed?
From the time of your hearing I believe the "hearing officer" has 30 days to issue a decision (if they did not do it at the time of the hearing).
Can you get charged with malicious destruction of property for losing something in Michigan?
Generally, losing something is not the same as malicious destruction of property. In order to prove that someone maliciously destroyed property the remains of the property having been destroyed is normally presented as evidence of such destruction. The misplacement or loss of something would be considered more of an accident -- something for which you could be sued in civil court, but probably not prosecuted for in criminal court.
How do you present newly discovered evidence in a criminal trial after conviction?
To present newly discovered evidence after a conviction in a criminal matter, the person convicted must file a motion with the trial court to request a new trial based on newly discovered evidence. See Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33(b)(1) set forth below.
Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33. New Trial
(a) Defendant's Motion.
Upon the defendant's motion, the court may vacate any judgment and grant a new trial if the interest of justice so requires. If the case was tried without a jury, the court may take additional testimony and enter a new judgment.
(b) Time to File.
(1) Newly Discovered Evidence.
Any motion for a new trial grounded on newly discovered evidence must be filed within 3 years after the verdict or finding of guilty. If an appeal is pending, the court may not grant a motion for a new trial until the appellate court remands the case.
(2) Other Grounds.
Any motion for a new trial grounded on any reason other than newly discovered evidence must be filed within 14 days after the verdict or finding of guilty.
Note also that the rule permits a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence at any time within 3 years of the verdict or finding of guilt.
Also note that these Rules govern the practice in the Federal Court system, rather than the state court system. Most states have modeled their rules after the Federal Rules so practice in the several states will probably be similar.
What is the concept and rationale behind criminal punishment?
To punish or rehabilitate people who commit crimes.
What is the difference between accomplice and approver?
An accomplice is a co-accused with other persons in commission of a crime. While one of the accused persons turned to a prosecution witness on the condition of giving him pardon, he is an approver.
What is possible evidence for burglary conviction?
There could be any amount of things that could lead to a burglary conviction.
- Security camera tape
- Fingerprints within the burglarized property
- A confession
- A witness
- A known stolen item, from the burglarized property, found in one's possession
- Finding a tool in someone's possession that could have been used to break into the burglarized property
- Anything on a person that could lead to probable cause that a felony (other than the burglary) was committed.
I want an AAA or AS degree in criminal justice. What do I do?
The best thing to do is to stop in at your home county community college. Go to the Admissions Office and request an application and all information on the admissions procedures. In addition, ask to speak with an enrollment specialist (admissions counselor) who will be able to give you detailed information and appropriate guidance.
