Art theft

In the short story Thank You Ma’am by Langston Hughes, a boy named Roger tries to steal a purse belonging to an older woman by the name of Mrs. Jones off her. Although the boy was young this did not stop Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones from stopping him or teaching him a valuable lesson. There are multiple questions the reader should have, I know I had a ton. “Does he put her out?”, “Does the police take him away?” or even “Why did she do what she did to teach him a lesson. Instead of…

Society’s influence on crime can be examined from a number of perspectives. For one, the tendency of individuals to leave themselves open to crime (such as by leaving keys in a car, or windows open with a purse visibly inside) opens the possibility of crime to offenders who may not otherwise go out of their way to commit such crimes. The opportunity presented to them sparks interest, and thus the crime that could have easily been prevented is committed. Second, the societal pressures to meet…

Title “A Retrieved Reformation,” by O. Henry is a story with a “twist of irony” and many themes and lessons that makes it interesting and easy to read. One of the best things about the story, in my opinion, is the lessons learned at the end of the story. The themes in “A Retrieved Reformation” are, the power of love, right vs. wrong, and appearances vs. reality. For Jimmy, the power of love is found throughout the story. Jimmy went to Elmore first to rob, yet another, bank. When he was…

Initially, we are introduced to a “sinful child”, which author Hintz and Tribunella define in Reading Children’s Literature, chapter one: historicizing childhood, “ […] that of the child as sinful and in need of discipline and training.” (18 Hintz, Tribunella) The actions brought on by a sinful child relate to mischievous and criminal behavior, “[…] especially for poor and working-class children.” (19 Hintz, Tribunella) Throughout the read we see characteristics of a sinful child reflected in…

intention to steal personal property belonging of another person, from his or her person or in their presence; against a persons will; by an act of violence, threat of force or intimidation while carrying a dangerous weapon. Basically, robbery is theft accomplished by violence or the threat of violence with a weapon. Since this element of force sits at the core of robbery, the most commonly asked question in a robberys examination alarms the time of the violence. For example, violence only…

While campaigning for the presidency in October 2015, Lawrence Lessig stated “[a]lmost every problem that we see in the criminal justice system flows from the core inequality that we 've allowed to grow within our society. The laws are harshest against the most politically disempowered (the poor); they are unenforced against the most politically empowered (Wall Street).” Although the quote specifically mentions Wall Street, many other white-collar professions have advantages that others do not.…

robbery as "the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and by putting the victim in fear."(www.fbi.gov). Aggravated robbery is a serious crime of theft, resulting in psychological and physical injuries to victims. As the Criminologist advisor to one of the representatives who will hear the merits of the bill and vote to implement or discard this statement, the following are my…

In a little southern town called Nashville, GA I am known as the serial killer. This name came to mention many years ago when I committed my first murder of a very well-known community thief. His name was Mr. Buck. This story unfolded on a cold winter night in the little town. Mr. Buck was a known homeless “creature” as some would call him. Mr. Buck and I had multiple run-ins with each other once I caught him on camera stealing from my farm. Although I let his stealing slip for a few weeks, one…

different directions…assaults have increased, and the increase is larger from 2001 to 2006 as compared to the period 1996-2001. Also rapes and robberies have increased, but to lesser extent. Property crimes, measured here by burglary and motor vehicle thefts has occurred during the latter period 2001-2006 (Harrendorf, Heiskanen, & Malby, 2010).” With the rural countries there is a commonality in the security infrastructure, more specifically the police to neighborhood ratio. Rural countries are…

A young teenage boy, Kenneth Young of 14 years old, tried under Florida law as an adult. Kenneth was guilty of armed robbery and he was condemned by the court judge to go to life jail. It is shocking to me to hear that children are condemned to die in prison in the United States of America mostly kids of color. Also, it is disappointing that teenagers are being punished much severer than adults. Kenneth Young received four life sentences without parole for armed robberies committed at age…