The third theory that could be applied to Crundwell is the general crime theory that was developed by Gottfredson and Hirschi’s (1990). An individual’s ability to control their impulses is a factor in determining if they are going to commit a criminal act. Stereotypically, in a business establishment, one would need to have high self-control to be able to advance to a position of authority. The climb up the corporate ladder is not characteristically a quick climb and could take years. In Crundwell’s case, she was given the position without having to suffer through these requirements. Crundwell demonstrated a lack of self-control when she began to pilfer cash from the city, knowing that she was the only individual that had access to the town’s
