TYPES OF CRIME
Name 3 examples of crimes.
Theft, robbery, burglary, murder, rape, embezzlement, fraud, drug trafficking, weapon possession...
What are some common ways to solve crime?
Fingerprints, interrogation, crime hotline, DNA
Name 3 ways to punish a criminal for their actions.
Incarceration, fines, loss of privilege, death penalty, house arrest, public service
What is the death penalty?
Criminal is killed as punishment for their crime
What are some ways to categorize crime?
Hate, crimes of passion, victimless, white vs blue collar, cybercrime, corporate, violent, property, organized
How can detectives use DNA to solve crimes?
Saliva, blood, skin, test it to DNA on file
What are some reasons that crime occurs? (2)
Low socioeconomic status; few relationships, financial gain, violence in media, availability of drugs/weapons, unemployment
Which Western country uses the death penalty?
U.S.A.
What is meant by victimless crime?
A crime that does not harm anyone other than the person committing it.
Why is the use of DNA to solve crimes controversial?
It is considered private property and a violation of privacy
What are some ideas about preventing crime? (2)
Unemployment support, structured programs, harsher punishment, more jobs, social support systems, bridge programs, deterrence...
What are some arguments in favor of the death penalty?
Satisfies society's desire for retribution, serves the incapacitation function
What is organized crime?
Criminal organizations that have financial gain as their goal
What are the advantages of using interrogation in an investigation over forensic evidence?
cheaper, takes less time
What is one problem with prisons?
Lack of rehabilitation, no bridge programs, criminals are surrounded by other criminals
Why are some people against the death penalty?
Does not deter crime, arbitrary, often is punishment for crime of passion (which is not premeditated), decline in murder rate after abolishment of death penalty in 14 countries
Which crime happens the most frequently in the USA?
theft of small items (i.e. pickpocketing)
Why is it difficult to determine accurate crime statistics?
not all crimes are reported
Why does rehabilitation of prisoners often fail?
Surrounded by other criminals, cut off from society
In how many countries is the death penalty still used?
54