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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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Can you write to an inmate in state prison while your in county jail?
Speaking from experience (county jails, state and federal prisons) it depends on the institution. The best to get a letter from one facility to another is completely circumvent the system by sending it to an outside party to reroute it.
because they are bad
Was a assault rifle used in the sandy hook massacre?
An actual assault rifle has select fire (semi and auto and/or burst fire). This was not used. The term coined by the Clinton administration is "civilian assault weapon", and was defined by the presence of two or more cosmetic features (e.g., bayonet lug, flash suppressor, collapsible buttstock, pronounced pistol grip). Connecticut in 2004 wrote the Clinton ban into state law after the ban went into sunset. An AR type rifle was used, but it was a ban compliant, single feature rifle, thus it would not into the BATFE definition of a "civilian assault weapon".
No. Malicious intent is not a crime - it is an aspect of a crime. By itself, it is not a crime.
What is John Augustus noted for in the Criminal Justice System?
What is John Augustus noted for in the Criminal Justice System?
That sounds like the Forsyth-Napodano case.
On June 14, 1993, in Norwalk, Iowa, Jolene Forsyth (39), her three children, Brian (18), Nikki (17), Jessica (11), and two children visiting the Forsyth's, Martina (9) and Helen (7) Napodano were shot and strangled by Jolene's estranged husband, Rick Wayne Forsyth. Mr. Forsyth was found in the house with the six victims with a critical gunshot to the head, an apparent attempted suicide. Mr. Forsyth was convicted of six first degree murders in April 1994 and sentenced to six life sentences.
When someone is about to abduct you what do you say?
The recommended actions to take in the case of an attempted abduction, in order, are to:
- Loudly yell out "Call 911" even if you do not see any other people nearby. Continue screaming "Call 911" over and over and over, as loud as you can. The reason for yelling "Call 911" is experts and law enforcement find that most people will pick up the phone to notify police of a crime, more than they would intervene.
- At the same time, DROP. An abductor cannot carry "dead weight". If a potential victim goes limp and drops to the ground, the only way an abductor could take the person is to carry or drag the person.
- If the abductor tries to force you into your car, drop your keys on the ground and as you pretend to reach for the keys, DROP, go limp. See reason #2.
- If an abductor enters your car while you are already inside, refuse to drive ANY where. Reason: A victim is more likely to be seriously hurt or killed at a "second location", versus at the initial location. Instead of driving, fumble, drop the keys to the floor (or out the window) and EXIT the car as quick as you can.
Call 911 (in USA) is the shortest, quickest verbal message to yell. It tells outsiders exactly what you need them to do. It removes outsiders from feeling you want them to get involved directly; most outsiders are afraid they would also become a victim by trying to help a victim.
The following are NOT recommended to do:
- If you scream FIRE, most people will run AWAY from your voice, NOT toward you to help. They may not even call 911.
- If you only scream HELP, people are wary and stay away. They don't know what "help" you need. If you ever yell help for a non-emergency, yell the reason too -- "I fell and broke my ankle--help--Call an ambulance".
Is it a violation of a defendants rights to not be present during the grand jury trial?
No. A grand jury is a finder of fact, not a trial. You will not be found guilty based on a grand jury true bill.
Crime is measured by social acceptability. What is crime in the States may not be in the middle east or in a remote tribe in the jungle. The reason for this is that it is socially acceptable to marry a young 12 year old girl in the Yamomamo tribe but try that in the States and it will strait to jail.
Differentiate Americans criminal justice system from Philippine criminal justice system?
what is the difference between PHIL. cjs and US cjs
How long can a judge hold a person for their 1st probation violation?
The maximum penalty would be governed by the underlying original charge and any sentence that was suspended in lieu of probation.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks were replaced by Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in 2012. 'Not Guilty' verdicts no longer appear on DBS checks but other acquittals still do. In the case of a quashed conviction appearing, it will always state the disposal (i.e. 'acquitted').
Why the name of the cartoon The Crime of the Ages?
im not sure actually. maybe because the cartoon shows the reason peace was distroyed in Europe? and WW1 lasted for a pretty long time, so maybe thats the reason. Probably no help but worth a shot
What are the duties of a police in the criminal justice field?
To deter crime and apprehend violators.
If a defendant refuses to testify at trial what can the prosecution tell the jury?
Your question is unclear.
In the USA, a defendant does NOT HAVE TO testify at his trial, ever. The defendant is the one accused of committing the crime. He does not have to say anything (OJ Simpson did NOT testify in his first trial, Scott Peterson did NOT testify at his trial.)
The Prosecutor will present his case (with all his evidence and witnesses) explaining to the jury (or judge) WHY the evidence shows the defendant committed the crime.
The Defense Attorney will present his case (with all his evidence and witnesses) explaining to the jury (or judge) WHY the evidence does NOT show the defendant committed the crime. The defendant does not have to be one of those witnesses. He cannot be forced to testify.
How is burglary different from robbery in TN?
Burglary usually refers to the unlawful breaking and entering of a residence or other structure. Robbery usually refers to the violent taking of property from a person or persons, such as in a street robbery.
