JSS1 First Term Social Studies Lesson Note – Common Crimes

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Week 9

Topic: Common Crimes

Contents:

• Meaning
• Causes
• Effect

Meaning:

Crimes can be committed against persons or property, but all crimes carry a punishment for those who break the law. Federal, state and local governments pass laws to establish what is acceptable behaviour and what is not acceptable behaviour within society.

The following is a list of some common crimes, felonies, and misdemeanors, with the most general explanations of the crimes. Click on the links below to read detailed descriptions of each of these crimes:

Accessory
A person is an accessory when they solicit, requests, commands, pursues or intentionally aids another person to engage in conduct that constitutes an offence.

Aggravated Assault
Aggravated assault is causing or attempting to cause serious bodily harm to another or using a deadly weapon during a crime.

Aiding and Abetting
The crime of aiding and abetting is when a person willfully “aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces or procures” the commission of a crime.

Arson
Arson is when a person intentionally burns a structure, building, land or property.

Assault
Criminal assault is defined as an intentional act that results in a person becoming fearful of imminent bodily harm.

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