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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.
2,470 Questions
Does it count as stealing to take money out of fountains?
Yes, it is stealing, because people have put a coin in the fountain, and it then belongs to the owner of the fountain. Coins are regularly fished out and given to charity.
What US Supreme Court case began the dismantling of the hands-off doctrine?
The hands-off doctrine was a 19th-century construction that derived from the Supreme Court's ruling in Pervear v. Massachusetts, 72 US 475 (1866), which held that prisoners had no constitutional rights, including 8th Amendment protection from cruel and unusual punishment. The court also ruled the Bill of Rights didn't apply to state cases. This doctrine precluded the courts from intervening on the prisoners' behalf, except to free those who were illegally incarcerated.
Convicts rights were further undermined in Ruffin v. Commonwealth, 62 Va. (21 Gratt) 790 (1871), when inmates were formally declared "slaves of the states."
This anti-Federalism rule wasn't successfully challenged until the 1960s. In Jones v. Cunningham, 371 US 236 (1963), the Court opened the door to restoring limited rights when it determined prisoners should be allowed to petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
The Court extended a degree of 8th Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment in Robinson v. California, 370 US 660 (1962), when they ruled that a 90-day prison sentence was excessive punishment for the crime of "using" drugs or being under the influence of a controlled substance.
In Cooper v. Pate, 378 US 546 (1964), the Supreme Court held that prisoners could bring Section 1983 federal Civil Rights suits against prison officials once they had exhausted their grievance claims in the state courts. The Justices further held that the District and Circuit courts had erred in denying the inmate access to the courts, a decision that is considered to have effectively ended the hands-off doctrine.
Prisoners gained incrementally more rights during the late 60s and 70s, but are not guaranteed full constitutional protection. For example, the Supreme Court upheld or partially upheld challenges to restrictions of First Amendment freedom of speech and freedom of association. They also decided inmates were entitled no Fourth Amendment protection from search and seizure.
Some constitutional rights continue to be withheld from former convicts, such as the right to vote. Most states revoke this right at least temporarily, but thirteen states impose a permanent prohibition against voting, which some groups claim is an attempt to disenfranchise African-American voters due to their over-representation in the prison population.
Is there a criminal law violation if you cannot pay your bills?
Not if it is a matter of simply not being able to pay, there are however, laws which pertain to fraudulent act(s). The general interpretation is the committing of a deliberate act showing "sufficiently evil intent" to obtain services, goods or money.
Exactly.... Criminal law doesn't play into it if you just can't pay, but remember you can still be held liable under civil laws for not paying bills (collections/garnishments), etc.
Did the Democratic Party believe we should solve the problems that cause crime?
Yes, it did, and yes it does. For decades, Democrats have tended to believe locking people up is not the only solution to crime; issues such as poverty, lack of education, drug and alcohol addiction, and lack of jobs are factors in why there is crime, and solutions must involve addressing these factors as well as punishing offenders.
But that having been said, one of the dangerous myths of politics (and both political parties are guilty of this) is claiming the other side does not care about [choose a subject]. While each party may differ in their proposed solutions to the problem, it is rarely the case that one side cares and the other does not.
The problem is that while Democrats often want to seek a more holistic approach (rightly or wrongly), Republicans have become known for a "law and order" stance on crime, leaning towards strict enforcement, longer prison sentences, and so-called "Three Strikes Laws." They have accused Democrats of being "soft on crime" whenever Democrats did not agree with some of the solutions the Republican party proposed. But the issue of how to address the crime rate is more complicated than simple slogans or hardened positions; we can only hope that both sides will support meaningful reforms, rather than continuing to blame each other's policies for the persistence of crime in our society.
Has GOOD Time been reinstated in Illinois prison system?
No, it has not beem reinstated. But today I did talk to a lawyer who had said he has a friend in statesville who assured him it was to be done within the next couple of months
Nuremburg, This is why they were called the Nuremberg trials
No
Is it possible for a nation to eliminate crime?
No.....for then there would be peace...this is not heaven and will never be...if humans still breathe there will always be crime due to the pursuit of happiness. we are all equal when tasked with this. and even the dumbest, most ignorant people on earth will chase it..
What happen to minors who committed crimes in Saudi Arabia?
What happens to minors who commit crimes in Saudi Arabia depends on the crime that was committed. In most cases, they are prosecuted through the Juvenile Justice System. In other cases, they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, which is often not documented by the police.
A charge of murder means the offender pre-planned (pre-meditated) the killing and did it on purpose (with criminal intent). Homicide just means someone killed another person. It may have been an accident or from negligence, in which the offender would still get a prison sentence, just not as harsh if he was found to be guilty of murder.
Is spitting on someone a crime in Utah?
Yes. It is a Class B misdemeanor. If you are infected with HIV, Hepatitis, etc, it is class A.
Just because you believe that you are supposed to stay away from court, does not prevent you from calling the court and asking your qeustion. Try calling the Clerk of Court's Office.
What is a constructive arrest?
an arrest that is accomplished without any physical touching, grabbing, holding, or the use of force. Usually occurs when the individual peacefully submits to the officers' will and control.
What degree of felony is uttering a forged bank note?
A "forged banknote?" Sounds like you are describing Counterfeiting, or the offense of passing counterfeit bills, which is a federal felony offense.
Can you be charged for theft with only video evidence?
you say 'only' video evidence like this isn't conclusive enough... If your face is shown and there is no doubt that you are shown committing an offence in a legally recorded (CCTV) image then your busted my friend. Don't steal.
Automatic Teller Machine Fraud - you steal someones bank card and use it to withdraw their money form the ATM.
How would be life if there were no crime in the world?
It is hard to say. There are so many things that are not crime, but still not ethical or caring. Lack of crime is not a total fix all.
A few benefits of a crime free society:
- Kids would be able to play in the front yard without parents worrying if someone was going to come by with bad intentions.
- Money spent on the prison system and public legal representation could be redirected towards things such as health and education.
- There would likely be a higher level of mental health
- People would be able to help a stranger without so much worry of foul play
- The need for military would be greatly reduced.
- Drug dependency would be greatly reduced
- Death from intentional violence would be eliminated.
- There would be no need for annoying car alarms
- Overall higher quality of life for most people
Do you know how many years you could get in prison for attempted manslauter?
There can be no such thing as attempted man slaughter. Manslaughter is the death of a person as a result of an unpremeditated act of negligence carelessness etc. as soon as there is a conscious attempt to kill it is attempted murder.
Was crime more of a problem today or in the roman era?
Crime is more of a problem today because in roman times it was punishable by death so less people commited any crimes,where as today people dont realy care if they commit a crime because they know they will get away with it.
What is the average sentence for murderers vs real time served in the US?
The average sentence for murder convictions in the US is life. Versus "real time" served (I'm assuming you mean) is nigh on 100%. Generally, "life" in the US is life, until death, whence one is sent off to his dirt nap, to the great beyond, to the worm farm that comes after.
Seriously, 98% of all those convicted of murder serve life sentences, or are executed--by and large the same sentence.
