Street Law KINDS OF LAWS KITTY GENOVESE In
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Street Law KINDS OF LAWS
KITTY GENOVESE In 1964, Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death in a highly populated area of NYC. During the half hour attack, at least 38 people heard her screams or witnessed the attack. The killer was scared off twice because he thought he was being watched. No one called the police and Kitty was murdered.
DISCUSSION Why do you think the bystanders took no action? Did the bystanders commit a crime by not acting? Should the law hold citizens responsible for not taking action?
Definition: Added Info: Regulate public conduct and set out the duties owed to society. Legal action can only be brought about by the government , or prosecutor, against a person charged with committing a crime. Examples: Criminal Law The State of WI vs. ________. The people of the United States vs. __________. Image:
Felony Definition: Examples: Serious criminal offense that usually carries a penalty of a prison sentence 1 year and above. Murder Grand Theft Auto Assault Misdemeanor Definition: Felonies & Misdemeanors Less serious criminal offense that usually carries a sentence of less than a year in prison or jail. Examples: Petty theft (under $500) simple assault public intoxication
Definitions: Added Info: Regulations between individuals or groups of individuals. A civil case is brought by the plaintiffthe person or the company harmedagainst the defendant- the person charged with the crime. Civil Laws Examples: Marriage/Divorce Contracts Real estate Consumer protection Think of Judge Judy and Judge Joe Brown Image
CRIMINAL LAW Felonies & Misdemeanors Prosecutor & Defendant Government Penalties (prison or jail time) “beyond a reasonable doubt” If the jury has any reasonable doubts about the guilt of the defendant than it most vote not to convict CIVIL VS. CRIMINAL CIVIL LAW Lawsuits Plaintiff & Defendant People vs. people Recovery of damages “Preponderance of the evidence” The judge or jury only needs to decide if it is more likely than not that the plaintiff’s complaint is true
