CRIM 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Embezzlement, Arson, Differential Association
20 Oct 2016
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Can be classi ed in many ways, including: mala in se/mala prohibita, felonies/misdemeanors, crime by nature of act. New types of crime emerge as society changes. Each type has its own level of risk and reward, each arouses varying degrees of public disapproval, committed by a certain kind of offender. An offense against persons or property, committed primarily by members of the lower class, often referred to as street crime or ordinary crime , most upsetting to the public. The acts that the public regards as criminal . The majority of law enforcement resources are employed to deal with them. 3 categories: violent crimes, property crimes, public-order crimes. Some see liberty because no harm is caused to others. Others see their own liberty limited by the need to be wary and fearful of others actions. Committed through opportunities created in a legal business or occupation.
