Question 1

Summarize and discuss the People v. Upshaw case. What was the main issue being discussed? What were the findings in the case? Do you agree or disagree?

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Question 2

What is prostitution? Why is prostitution considered a crime? List and define other types of prostitution-related offenses. Should these acts be considered criminal? Why or why not?

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Question 3

What is the criticism posited by Norval Morris and Gordon Hawkins regarding American criminal law? Do you agree with their criticisms? Why or why not? Use examples from your readings to support your answer.

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Question 4

What is broken windows theory? What are the criticisms of broken windows theory? Do you agree with the theory? Why or why not?

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Question 5

What is the difference between an unlawful assembly and a riot?

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Question 6

Crimes against public order and decency have been criticized as punishing victimless crimes.

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Crimes against public order and decency, such as drug use, prostitution, and gambling, are often criticized for targeting activities that do not directly harm others, thus being labeled as "victimless crimes."

Question 7

What is a breach of the peace?

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Question 8

What is the difference between pimping and pandering?

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Question 9

Offenses such as disorderly conduct constitute a significant percentage of arrests and prosecutions.

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Disorderly conduct and similar minor offenses often account for a significant percentage of arrests and prosecutions because they encompass a wide range of public behavior deemed unacceptable, such as public intoxication, loitering, and disturbing the peace. These types of offenses are frequently enforced to maintain public order.

Question 10

What was the gang ordinance adopted by the Chicago City Council in 1992? What are the criticisms of this type of ordinance? Do you agree with the ordinance? Why or why not?

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Question 11

The open door theory is based on the belief that quality-of-life crimes lead to an increased incidence of crime.

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The "open door theory" seems to be a misstatement or confusion with the "broken windows theory," which posits that visible signs of disorder and neglect (such as broken windows) lead to an increase in crime by signaling that an area is not monitored and that criminal behavior has little risk of detection.

Question 12

Crimes against public order traditionally have been viewed as having primary importance.

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Crimes against persons and property have traditionally been viewed as having primary importance because they directly harm individuals or their possessions, whereas crimes against public order are seen as offenses against society or the state that do not necessarily involve direct harm to individuals.

Question 13

Why does the United States have a crime against animal cruelty? Should cruelty to animals be recognized as an offense against public order and decency? Is animal cruelty a type of victimless crime? Why or why not?

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Question 14

Give three examples of a crime against the quality of life.

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Question 15

What is the difference between vagrancy and loitering?

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Question 16

What is the difference between lewdness and indecent exposure?

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Question 17

Why do we have a crime against cruelty to animals?

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Question 18

What is the criticism against anti-gang efforts?

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Question 19

Why do we have crimes against public order and morals?

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Question 20

Give three reasons as to why prostitution is a crime.

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Quiz 15: Crimes Against Public Order and Morality