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felony
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1 yr or more in prison
serious crimes punishable by incarceration for more than 1 yr in prison or death penalty |
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misdemeanor
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1 yr or less in jail
less serious offenses that are punishable by jail sentences of less than 1 yr, probation, fines, or other immediate sanctions |
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6 types of crime
(Victor Occupied the Original Vials Politely and Carefully) |
1. visible= violent, property, pub order-things that disturb the peace
2. occupational= done in the name of the work place 3. organized crime= gang/mafia, framework w/in which the criminal acts are committed 4. victimless= offenses against mortality (person not harmed) 5. political= by or against the gov for ideological purposes 6. cyber crime= use of a comp or internet to commit acts against ppl. prop, pub order, or mortality |
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2 ways to measure crime
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1. UCR- (uniform crime reports) statical summary of crimes reported to the police. admin annually by the FBI ( prob= some crimes may b consolidated)
2. NCVS= (Nat crime victimization survey) reported and unreported crimes. admin by the bureau of just stats (BJS) |
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dark figure of crime
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discrepancy between UCR and NCVS
much more crime happens than is reported ex: rape is the biggest non reported crime |
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classical vs. positivists schools of criminology
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1. boils down to choice. human beings choose what is right and wrong
2. choice does not play any role. humans are slaves to their influences (parents, loc, etc.) everything is predetermined |
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victimology
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field of criminology that examines the role the victim plays in precipitating in a criminal incident and the impact of crimes on victims
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1st amendment
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speech, religion, press, protest, peaceful assembly
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2nd amendment
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right to bear arms
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4th amendment
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search and seizure (taking your things or arrest)
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5th amendment
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free from self incrimination, double jeopardy, due process
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6th amendment
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right to an attorney (free attorney of your punishment= 1 day or more incarceration) confront witness, trial(1. speedy 2. fair and impartial trial and right to a jury)
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8th amendment
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cruel and unusual punishment
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14th amendment
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due process (states)
equal protection of all rights |
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Herbert Packer's 2 models of criminal justice
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1. Crime Control Model: must enforce laws and punish criminals all for the greater good.
2. Due Process Model: everyone has rights and they must be protected |
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mala en se
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inherently evil (everyone agrees its crime
"wrong in themselves" ex: rape, murder, assault |
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mala prohibita
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crime bc we say it is crime
criminal laws concerning certain acts whose harm public is till debating prohibited by government not bc theyre wrong themselves ex: prostitution, gambling, speeding |
