Criminal law Flashcards

1
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name three levels or degrees of criminal law

A
  1. misdemeanor [‚mɪsdɪ’mɪːnə(r)]
  2. infraction /ɪnˈfræk·ʃən/
  3. felony /ˈfel·ə·ni/
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2
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name some felony crime

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Tax evasion, murderer = homicide = killing people, Arson, Treason, drug trafficking, human trafficking.

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3
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deliberately Burn or destroy other’s house.

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Arson/ˈɑr·sən/

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4
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Edward Snowden

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Treason [‘trizən]

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5
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name some misdemeanor crime

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prostitution:
petty theft:
reckless driving:
vandalism:

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6
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sex trade or sex occupation

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prostitution:

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7
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stealing something.

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petty theft:

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8
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unintentional making other people die when driving

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reckless driving:

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9
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Destroying some public view (like graffitis)

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vandalism: /ˈvæn.dəl.ɪ.zəm/

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10
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Bring something across the border

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Smuggling, smuggler doing that

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11
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Breaking-law in business, related to office or professional

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White-collar crime

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