Crimes

Crimes

Crimes
Into today’s society crimes are still divided up like they have been in history. Three classifications of crimes are treason, misdemeanor, and felonies. These are based upon the criminal act of the crime and the severity of the crime as well. The crimes offenses vary such is need for the classification of such crimes. Without the classification of different crimes everybody would be charged equally and there would be no difference in crimes they commit for example murders and running a red light. Everybody would be charged the same, thus need for classification of criminals. A misdemeanor is a “lesser” criminal act, carrying a lesser punishment than felonies but are more serious than regulatory offenses. Misdemeanors in the United States general have a maximum punishment of twelve months in jail, typically the county jail. Some common misdemeanors include petty theft, prostitution, public intoxication, simple assault, disorderly conduct, trespassing and vandalism. In addition to jail time, misdemeanor punishments include probation, community service or part-time imprisonment served on the weekends. There are several different classes of misdemeanors that carry their own punishment. The lowest level is a class b misdemeanor and the highest level is a class a misdemeanor that carries a more severe punishment. Common class b misdemeanor charges include one DWI charge, a criminal trespassing charge, and theft by check from fifty to five hundred dollars, and evading arrest. The punishment of a class b misdemeanor usually consists of being locked up for one year in the county jail and a fine of two thousand dollars. The punishment of a class a misdemeanor typically consists being confined to the county jail for up to one year. Some common class a misdemeanor crimes include a second DWI   charge, an assault charge, the burglary of a vehicle, and the unlawful carrying of a weapon. A felony is known as anything that goes against the law, that is not as...