
Cato Podcast Cataloging the Myriad Ways You Can Land in Jail
Nov 21, 2023
The podcast discusses the growth of criminal penalties and the challenges in cataloging them, including the increase in federal crimes. It explores the surge in federal crimes and the acts responsible for it. The concept of low hanging fruit is explored to address overcriminalization. The federalization of crimes and the proliferation of criminal laws is discussed, along with the impact on victimless crimes and the conflict between state and federal jurisdiction.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Surge in Federal Crimes and the Acts Responsible for It
05:22 • 2min
Addressing Overcriminalization and Identifying Low Hanging Fruit
06:53 • 2min
Federalization of Crimes and the Proliferation of Criminal Laws
08:48 • 2min
State vs. Federal Jurisdiction in Criminal Cases and the Impact on Victimless Crimes
11:04 • 2min
