SYG 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: United States Census Bureau, Scientific Management, Family And Medical Leave Act Of 1993
Document Summary
Political crimes illegal acts intended to influence the political system. Also, the abuse of authority by those in power. Finally, actions by government that are illegal or immoral. Ponzi scheme an investment fraud that involves the payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by new investors (rather than from any legitimate investment activity) Recidivism rate percentage of offender who, after their treatment or punishment has ended, are arrested and convicted of new offenses. Corporate crimes illegal acts by business enterprises. Organized crime a business operation that seeks profit by supplying illegal goods and services. Bail posting of money by the accused to guarantee that he or she will be present at trial. Prison-industrial complex the privatization of correctional facilities. Capital punishment killing of a criminal by the state. Plea bargaining arrangement between the prosecution and the accused whereby the latter pleads guilty in return for a reduced charge. Crime an act that breaks the law.
