When processing white-collar crimes versus those street crimes we see some marked differences. With the criminal justice system, we see the law used to punish violators of the social norms and it delivers a strong social message of punishment. These messages are used to demonstrate to the alleged criminals as well as to members of society what behaviors will be tolerated and which ones will not be acceptable. Consequently, dealing within the criminal justice system there is a high standard of proof that a criminal event has occurred combined with a level of criminal intent. To be convicted of a crime, a defendant’s guilt must be proved beyond reasonable doubt by evidence that has been gathered and handled in accordance with strict procedural rules. (Benson et. al, 2015,234)
With ordinary street crimes, you have the knowledge that there are no legitimate means of access for those individuals however, with white collar crimes there is legitimate access. Determining that a crime as be committed is relatively easy for street crimes because there is a victim to report the criminal occurrence. These reports are usually done within a timely manner of the act. With white collar crimes, this determination …show more content…
Most ordinary street crimes have an identifiable victim in which law enforcement can interview and interact with directly. White collar crimes do not always offer that same type of victim. These victims may not be aware that a crime has occurred immediately or even until they are informed of a crime by others who have discovered the events. If a crime is reported by another individual either to the “victim” or to law enforcement they are deemed by society, regardless of their intentions, to be an informant. These individuals are not the normal standard for prosecution of case since they normally have more to lose then they will gain by the crimes being
With ordinary street crimes, you have the knowledge that there are no legitimate means of access for those individuals however, with white collar crimes there is legitimate access. Determining that a crime as be committed is relatively easy for street crimes because there is a victim to report the criminal occurrence. These reports are usually done within a timely manner of the act. With white collar crimes, this determination …show more content…
Most ordinary street crimes have an identifiable victim in which law enforcement can interview and interact with directly. White collar crimes do not always offer that same type of victim. These victims may not be aware that a crime has occurred immediately or even until they are informed of a crime by others who have discovered the events. If a crime is reported by another individual either to the “victim” or to law enforcement they are deemed by society, regardless of their intentions, to be an informant. These individuals are not the normal standard for prosecution of case since they normally have more to lose then they will gain by the crimes being