1. Crimes are classified as felonies, misdemeanors, or infractions
Crimes are classified as felonies, misdemeanors, or infractions. An infraction is less serious than a misdemeanor and is usually punishable by a small fine. Examples of infractions would include parking tickets and jaywalking. A misdemeanor is a less serious crime than a felony and is usually punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500 or by imprisonment of not more than one year. Examples of misdemeanors include trespassing and reckless driving. A felony is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor. It is punishable by imprisonment of more than one year. In 38 states, the most serious felonies are punishable by death. Examples of felonies include murder, arson, aggravated assault, and driving under the influence. ___ Jay is stopped by police in Delaware for driving 65 miles per hour in a 30 mile per hour zone. Under Delaware law, reckless driving is defined to include exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 miles per hour. Has Jay committed an infraction, a misdemeanor, or a felony? What punishment might he receive? Write 2-3 sentences for your answer.

2. Illinois Speeding Laws
<25 mph over speed limit: Infraction
$120-$140 fine
26-34 mph over speed limit: Class B Misdemeanor
Punishable by up to 6 months in jail & a max $1,500 fine
>34 mph over speed limit: Class A Misdemeanor
Punishable by up to 1 year in jail & a max $2,500 fine
No such thing as “felony speeding” in any state… until you add other circumstances
Reckless endangerment, reckless driving, driving under the influence, etc.

3. Criminal Law
Nature of Crimes

4. The Nature of Crimes
A crime is something one does or fails to do that is in violation of a law Criminal Law makes certain conduct “criminal” and other conduct “noncriminal”

5. Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
Type of Crime
Number Reported
Percentage Arrested
Larceny/Theft
5,004,453
20.6
Burglary
928,465
13.1
Motor Vehicle Theft
699,594
9.2
TOTAL PROPERTY CRIME
6,632,512
18.1
Aggravated Assault
724,149
49.6
Robbery
345,031
27.4
Forcible Rape
79,770
21.3
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
14,196
72.1
TOTAL VIOLENT CRIME
1,163,146
41.3
CRIME INDEX TOTAL
7,795,658
20.8
Source: FBI 2013

7. St. Louis Baltimore Detroit

8. Chicago homicides in 2015: 478 Chicago homicides in 2016: 758
Chicago homicides in 2015: 478
Chicago homicides in 2016: 758

10. http://www. chicagotribune

11. When homicides happen in Chicago

12. Causes of death in Chicago

13. Where homicides happen in Chicago

16. Chicago homicide victims

18. Trends
Since mid-1980s, general decrease in reported property and violent crimes
Very large increase in drug arrests, however
~80% of drug prosecutions for possession
~20% for sale and manufacture
More arrests for drug law violations than any other crime

19. Possible causes of crimes?

20. Possible Causes of Crimes
Poverty
Permissive Courts
Rising population
Unemployment
Lack of parental guidance
Lack of education
Breakdown in morals
Abuse of alcohol and drugs
Ineffective prison system
Inadequate police protection
Influence of internet