CRIME First year and Second year

 Crime in the United States occurs at an alarming rate. There are many different crimes that can land people in jail, from shoplifting to murder, and everything in between. The following are a few of the most serious crimes that are committed by people in America. 

 

DWI/DUI

A crime often found at the top spot in a common crimes list is driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated. CRIMINAL. Drunk driver

THIEVING 

 is the wrongful taking of personal property CRIMINAL  Thief

Drug Possession

Possession of drugs, including marijuana, meth, heroin, crack, cocaine and others, is incredibly common in the US. CRIMINAL Drug Addict or Junkie

Vandalism

Vandalism includes graffiti, breaking windows, and other destruction of property.

CRIMINAL. Vandal

Fraud

There are many cases in which a person may swindle another, or a group of people, in an illegal format for financial gain. CRIMINAL Con artist

Property Crimes

Property crimes include a range of charges including grand theft auto, arson and numerous others. CRIMINAL Car Thief .Arsonist 

Assault

Unfortunately assault often finds itself in the top 10 most common crimes in America. CRIMINAL Thug

Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly conduct can also result in a misdemeanor, but it is all dependent upon the situation. CRIMINAL Drunk and disorderly

Violent Crimes

Rape, murder, kidnapping and other violent crimes are all too common within in the US.  CRIMINAL Rapist.Murderer .Kidnapper

QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever witnessed a crime ?

2. What do you think is the best way to stop crime ? In some countries, huge sentences are given with no way out. This seems to stop crime. Some Countries have more lenient prison where people are helped back into society

3.Think about a crime not listed here .Can you expain it. 

4.In pairs create a crime story in front of the class.Don't say what the crime is.Let's see if the class can guess

5.Find real crime on the internet .Minor or major crimes with sentences .tell us in a few words and tell us if the sentence and if you would have changed it