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What is a Crime?

What is a Crime?. Part 1 Offenses The Major Crimes. MURDER!. The unlawful killing of a human being. 1 st Degree Homicide 2 nd Degree Homicide 3 rd Degree Homicide or Manslaughter Involuntary Voluntary. Interesting Stats on Murder. What was the weapon of choice in most murders?

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What is a Crime?

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  1. What is a Crime? Part 1 Offenses The Major Crimes

  2. MURDER! • The unlawful killing of a human being. • 1st Degree Homicide • 2nd Degree Homicide • 3rd Degree Homicide or Manslaughter • Involuntary • Voluntary

  3. Interesting Stats on Murder • What was the weapon of choice in most murders? • Are you more likely to be murdered by a stranger? • What age group is more likely to be murdered?

  4. Interesting Stats on Murder • Firearms are the weapon of choice. 70% of murders had a handgun. Next was shotguns and then knives. • Only 13% of murders were committed by strangers. 52% by family or close acquaintance. • Murders more likely happen as part of other crimes. 20-24 are more likely to be killed.

  5. Interesting Murder Stats • Mass murders is 4 or more victims in one setting. • Serial murders happen over time and have patterns. • Least planned crime. • Most likely to be solved. 64%

  6. Forcible Rape • Unlawful sexual intercourse with a female, by force and against her will – or without LEGAL or FACTUAL consent.

  7. Cultural Myths About Rape • Rape cannot occur if the woman resists. • All women secretly desire to be raped. • The majority of rapes are triggered by women being out alone at night. • Most victims don’t resist. • Most rapes occur following social encounters, like dates.

  8. Cultural Myths About Rape • Rape is a victim precipitated crime. • Only young attractive women are raped. • Rape is motivated by the need for sexual gratification. • Most rapes are done by strangers. • Rape is an impulsive act.

  9. Facts About Rape • Rape is an offender-precipitated crime. • Women of all ages and appearances have been victims of rape. • Rape can happen to ANYONE. • Most rapists appear motivated by the need to feel powerful. • Most rapes are committed by acquaintances. • Most rapes are planned.

  10. Robbery • The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another, by force or the threat of force.

  11. Differences • Armed robbery / strong-armed robbery – a weapon is present. • Unarmed robbery – no weapon present. • Highway robbery – robbery in a public place or out of doors.

  12. What do you think? • Banks are more common of a target than individuals? • Which gets robbed most – banks, gas stations, convenience stores?

  13. Statistics on Robbery • It is NOT purse snatching or picking pockets. There is a confrontation. It does include mugging. • Individuals are more likely targets. • Gas stations are the most likely business target followed by convenience stores and banks. • Most common are highway robberies (62%) • Guns used in 42% and knives in 10%. 20% chance of weapon going off.

  14. Assault • The unlawful intentional inflicting, or attempted or threatened inflicting, of injury upon the person of another. • 1st Degree – aggravated • 2nd Degree – simple • 3rd Degree - attempted

  15. Differences • Simple Assault: may involve pushing, shoving or fist fights. • Aggravated Assault: Weapons used OR the person needs medical attention. • May be chargeable as attempted murder.

  16. Aggravated Assault Stats – Weapons Used • Blunt objects – 32% • Hands, feet, fists – 26% • Firearms – 24% • Knives – 18%

  17. Burglary • The unlawful entry of any fixed structure, vehicle or vessel used for regular residence, industry, or business, with or without force, with intent to commit a felony or larceny.

  18. Burglary • Most common means of entry: • Unlocked doors or windows • 69% were forced entry. • 10% of burglaries have the victim(s) at home when they happen. • 30% more chance of getting hurt.

  19. Burglary • Lowest rate of being caught – only 13% are solved.

  20. Larceny • The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property other than a motor vehicle from the possession of another, by stealth, without force and with deceit, with intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property

  21. Examples of Larceny • Thefts from motor vehicles • Shoplifting • Thefts of car parts and accessories • Thefts from buildings • Purse snatching / pick pocketing • Thefts from coin –operated machines • Con games / computer crimes

  22. Motor Vehicle Theft • Unlawful taking or attempted taking of a self-propelled road vehicle owned by another, with the intent to deprive him/her of it permanently or temporarily. • Doesn’t include trains, boats, construction equipment, farm machinery, planes.

  23. Statistics on Motor Vehicle Theft • The average value of the stolen car $5000. • Second lowest clearance rate – 14% of car thefts are solved. • Carjackings make up 1% of the total car thefts. • 60% of those arrested were under 21 and 88% were male.

  24. Arson • The burning or attempted burning of property with or without intent to defraud.

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