SOC 170 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Victimless Crime, Social Disorganization Theory, Larceny
14 Sep 2016
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Violent crime: murder- the unlawful killing of a human being o. Sexual assault- coerced actions of a sexual nature against an unwilling participant: assault and battery- one person physically attacks another (battery) or intentionally leads someone to believe that they are in danger of battery (assault) o. Robbery- the taking of funds, personal property, or any other article of value by means of force or fear. Public order crime: also referred to as victimless crimes, most public order crimes have always been outlawed such as public drunkenness, prostitution, and illicit drug use. White-collar crime: involved the use of legal business facilities and employees to commit crime that entails personal or business advantages. Organized crime: illegal acts perpetrated by illegal organizations that usually are geared toward satisfying public demand for illegal goods. High tech crime: using computers to commit crimes such as embezzlement, pornography, and soliciting minors.
