Federal crime

Criminal Crimes In this paper, I will discuss the three crime codes, two from my state which is Mississippi and one federal code. My two state code crimes are code § 97-3-59. Mayhem and § 97-3-7 (b) Aggravated Assault; also my federal crime code is 18 U.S.C. § 201 : US Code - Section 201: Bribery of public officials and witnesses. (Find Law) Secondly, I will explain whether the crimes are felony or misdemeanor crimes and why. Third, I will explain whether the crimes are state or federal crimes and why

listed. For the purpose of discussion, I will argue Hypothesis 1; “Drug Use Causes Crime.” As stated in the text, numerous studies have been completed and the evidence continually shows that drug use either is a result of a life of crime or perpetuates a life of crime (Levinthal, 2012). The National Criminal Justice Reference Service or NCJRS website states that by looking only at the juvenile population, delinquent crimes and the use of drugs go “hand-in-hand” (NCJRS.org, 1976). Despite this being a

individual so that they would pay for their crimes. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals and redressing the wrongs by giving the victim compensation. Examples of criminal law include theft, murder, and robbery. Examples of civil law include, divorce proceedings, child custody proceedings, and property disputes. Five sources of criminal law in the United States include federal legislation, state legislation, municipal ordinances, executive orders, federal and state constitutions, and treaties

sentences, rising costs, prison gangs, rapes, racism and mental health issues. As the crime rate in America increases the amount of convictions increase. There are many reasons and a wide range of factors why people within our society commit crimes which leads to incarceration. “Reasons for committing a crime include greed,

prisons are very different and offer variety programs. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to speedy and public trial. Everything starts with a judge issue an arrest warrant. Arrest warrant must include a probable cause that someone committed a crime, as well as person name, a description of the offense, date, name of officer to whom the warrant is directed and signature issuing magistrate.. However, arrest warrant does not give the officer permission to search a premises, it is issue for person’s

States courts and Federal courts. The system is designed to interpret the US constitution to the citizens. The outcomes of the Federal and the States courts’ cases vary depending on the type of the case. To understand how the court system works and the outcome of court cases, it is important to focus on a court case sample. The felonies case of Illinois versus Wardlow filed in 2000 describes the case of Chicago police officers who arrested Wardlow after they find him with a gun in a crime-prone area.

minimum sentencing laws require binding prison terms for people convicted of certain federal and state crimes. These inflexible, “one-size-fits-all” sentencing laws may seem like a quick-fix solution for crime, but they undermine justice by preventing judges from fitting the punishment to the individual and the circumstances of their offenses. One question being considered within the legal community now is, while new crimes are being recognized as they are committed, should mandatory minimums really be

The Legal Challenges to Crime Scene Searches The examination of the crime scene is the most vital phase conducted at the scene of a crime. Investigation of crime scene is more than just showing up, taking a few photos, and calling it a day; there is more to it that. There are some legal challenges to crime scene investigation that unfortunately as vital as this portion is can get screwed up sometimes, sometimes even intentionally. Throughout an investigation mistakes, ethics, and biases play

Crimes that interfere with the activities of the federal government (fraud byuse of the U.S. mail, robbery of federally insured banks, violation of federal income tax laws, attempted overthrow of the U.S. government). But the federal government would also have jurisdiction of criminal homicide if: a) special maritime and territorial jurisdiction b) death resulted

indicating a crime against a person explaining how the same conduct may be prosecuted either in state or federal court pursuant to applicable state and federal statutes. I will identify the state statute, define the crime, and provide a citation to the authority. Similarly, I will provide the federal definition of that crime, including a citation to the applicable statute. The factual scenario that follows will demonstrate a case in which the same conduct can be prosecuted as a crime in federal or state