Conducting violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction for which there is no legally acceptable justification or excuse.

The US Patriot Act dramatically increased after the attacks on New York City on 9/11

After crime has been discovered, evidence is gathered and follow up investigations attempt to reconstruct the sequence of activities leading up to the criminal event.

The rights guaranteed to all members of American society by the US Constitution, which is important to criminal defendants facing formal processing by the criminal justice system.

FBI's most wanted terrorist Osama Bin Laden was killed by US special operations leading fear to new terrorists.

An arrest warrant is issued by a judge, provides the legal basis for an apprehension of suspects by police.

A condition said to exist when a group is faced with a social change, uneven development of culture and a lack of consensus.

The Civil Rights Movement of the period emphasized equality of opportunity and respect for individuals regardless of race, color, creed, gender, or personal attributes.

Establishes whether sufficient evidence exists against a person to continue the justice process. The hearing judge will seek to determine whether there is probable cause.

The condition of a society characterized by social integration, consensus, smooth functioning and a lack of social disorganization.

Prohibition spurs the growth of organized crime.

The principle of fairness; the ideal of moral equity.

Reports of crimes, such as murder, rape, and assault increased considerably.