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9 Cards in this Set
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What is the difference between organized and disorganized crime?
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Organized crime is very basically described as a group of people who cooperate to achieve a similar goal through illegal and legal business practices.
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What is the California Penal Code's definition of organized crime?
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a crime of conspiratorial nature that seeks to supply illegal goods; planning and coordination of individual efforts of illegal activities for profits and includes crime committed by criminal street gangs
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What state and federal legislation addresses organized crime?
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New York's Organized Crime Control Act
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 |
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What is New Mexico's definition of organized crime?
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supplying illegal goods and services for a profit by members of a structured and disciplined organization
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How does New York describe organized crime?
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an efficient and disciplined organizational structure that is very complex and diversified in its activity. It uses corruption as a means to protect and expand its operations. Organized crime consists of intricate statewide and nationwide conspiracies that have expanded life spans.
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How does the New York Organized Crime Control Act work?
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Defines organized crime and gives the power to issues subpoenas, obtain warrants, and to investigate organized crime activity.
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Who are the FBI's top priority targets in organized crime?
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1. La Cosa Nostra
2. The Russian Mafia 3. The Mexican drug cartels 4. The South American drug cartels 5. Asian organized crime groups 6. Major national gangs (Bloods, Crips, biker gangs, etc.) 6. |
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What are some characteristics on Howard Abadinksy's (1985) list for defining organized crime?
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1. Has non-ideological motives
2. Exhibits continuity over long periods of time 3. Has an organized hierarchy 4. Operates internationally 5. Restricts membership 6. Engages in money laundering |
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How many characteristics on Abadinsky's list are needed to qualify as organized crime?
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6 to 8
The characteristics are featured in reports for both US government and European task forces, committees, commissions, and a variety of organizations |
