CRM-102 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Homicide, The Chronic, National Crime Victimization Survey

• School: University of Tampa
• Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Course: CRM-102
• Professor: Santarlas

Document Summary

Assumption that criminal law has a social control function restraining those who might otherwise engage in antisocial behavior. Crimes are behaviors that are harmful to the majority of citizens. These behaviors are defined in the law as crimes. These laws represent the norms, goals, and values of the vast majority of society. In other words, we as a society agree that these behaviors should be. The law is the instrument that enables the wealthy to maintain their position of power and control over the behavior of those who oppose their ideas and values or who might rebel against the unequal distribution of wealthy. Criminal law (i. e. , the definition of crime) is shaped and controlled by the ongoing class struggle. Criminal law is created and enforced by the ruling class as a means to controlling the behaviors of the non-ruling class. Criminal law is structured to reflect the preferences and opinions of the people who hold social power.