As an officer, it is important to have a firm understanding of the differences between crimes. When the officer is called to a scene, quick decisions need to be made to determine if a crime has been committed, and statements need to be gathered from witnesses. Understanding the differences between crimes will help you proceed with this process.

Initial Post

• Part 1: Create short scenarios that meet all of the elements for the particular crime for each statute listed below.
• 3^rd-degree assault
• 2^nd-degree murder
• Part 2: Alter the crimes by adding or subtracting details to make each scenario fit a different degree of the same crime. For example, 3^rd-degree assault can become 2^nd or 4^th degree assault. What are the differences between the degrees?

Make sure to include:

1. A fictitious set of circumstances for each crime
2. Variations on the fictitious set of circumstances to fit the different degrees of the same crime
3. Correct statute information for Parts 1 and 2 above.
4. number
5. subdivisions