It can be said that white-collar crime can fall under the conflict theory assumption which focuses on the idea that those with power use their influence to try and effectively be above the law and use it to their benefit in avoiding the consequences of their actions. Most would not and do not consider white-collar crime as even being put in the same classification as a street crime. With regards to neutralization theory those with power might rationalize their behavior as appropriate because they might think that they are above the law or they might feel that the laws that govern their actions are wrong and don’t apply. Most white-collar criminals feel this way because of their social standing and their economic standing. Were someone of lower
