Band three Unit 1 Section A The expensive fantasy of lord williams Warm-up questions What do you know about crime? What type of crime does the main character commit in section A? We encounter crime everywhere-on TV, in our neighborhoods, in our homes, with our friends, or maybe even from ourselves. During the following part you will find information about different types of crime. Know the facts to fight crime ypes of crimes Offenses are divided by law into criminal and civil matters. While civil offenses infringe on a person,s right to civil liberty, criminal offenses are those that violate public law. Federal and state laws divide these crimes into two categories of varying severity: misdemeanors(轻罪) and felonies重罪). Felonies are much more serious crimes than misdemeanors and hence have much harsher sentences Misdemeanors are punishable by no more than one year in jail and are heard primarily by the district court nearest to where the crime took place. Vandalism, shoplifting, trespassing, prostitution, and drunk driving, if it is a first or second offense, are all examples of misdemeanor crimes Felony crimes are first heard in the d istrict court where the crime occurred. The district court will conduct a hearing called a preliminary examination. If the district judge determines there is enough evidence, the case will be transferred to circuit court for trial. If you are convicted of a felony you could be sentenced from one year to life in prison and/ or pay a fine of more than$500 Homicide(杀人), arson(纵火),rape, robbery and burglary are examples of felony crimes Iypes of crimes Class Intent Severity Punishme Crime Committed Felonies wrongful Murder Traffic violations demeanors wrongful County Jail Lack of orkhouse Disorderly Conduct1 Band Three Unit 1 Section A The Expensive Fantasy of Lord Williams Warm-up questions What do you know about crime? What type of crime does the main character commit in section A? We encounter crime everywhere—on TV, in our neighborhoods, in our homes, with our friends, or maybe even from ourselves. During the following part you will find information about different types of crime. Know the facts to fight crime. Types of crimes Offenses are divided by law into criminal and civil matters. While civil offenses infringe on a person's right to civil liberty, criminal offenses are those that violate public law. Federal and state laws divide these crimes into two categories of varying severity: misdemeanors（轻罪）and felonies（重罪）. Felonies are much more serious crimes than misdemeanors, and hence have much harsher sentences. Misdemeanors are punishable by no more than one year in jail and are heard primarily by the district court nearest to where the crime took place. Vandalism, shoplifting, trespassing, prostitution, and drunk driving, if it is a first or second offense, are all examples of misdemeanor crimes. Felony crimes are first heard in the district court where the crime occurred. The district court will conduct a hearing called a preliminary examination. If the district judge determines there is enough evidence, the case will be transferred to circuit court for trial. If you are convicted of a felony you could be sentenced from one year to life in prison and/ or pay a fine of more than $500. Homicide（杀人）, arson（纵火）, rape, robbery and burglary are examples of felony crimes