Assume you are a member of a commission established to evaluate laws. Consider the following acts. In each case decide whether or not the act should be treated as a crime. Categorize the acts as Most Serious / Least Serious / Not a Crime
Assume you are a member of a commission established to evaluate laws. Consider the following acts. In each case decide whether or not the act should be treated as a crime. Categorize the acts as Most Serious / Least Serious / Not a Crime
Rank the crimes as Most Serious / Least Serious / Not a Crime
Robert sells crack cocaine and uses the proceeds to support his mother, who receives public assistance.
Marley is a passenger in a car she knows is stolen, although she did not participate in the theft of the car.
When Carl's girlfriend tries to leave his apartment after an argument, he takes her car keys and threatens to hurt her.
A college student pirates movies that are still showing at local theaters and sells them to her friends.
Paulina is caught with a pound of marijuana.
Ella leaves a store with change for a $10 bill, knowing that she gave the cashier a $5 bill.
Felicia spreads rumors on social media about a boy she doesn't like, causing him emotional harm.
Ming refuses to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.
A company pollutes a river with waste from its factory.
Pat gets drunk and hits a child, injuring her severely, while speeding through a school zone.
DeShawn observes his best friend shoplifting but does not turn him in.
Most Serious
Least Serious
Not a Crime