types of crime
theories of crime
Criminal law basics
100

juvie doesn't exist

... it does

100

what is the strain theory

crime is a result of the disconnect between social goals and the means available to achieve them

100

Mens rea deals with the physical act of committing a crime.

false. that is actus rea

200

what is assault

this crime involves intentionally inflicting bodily harm or the threat of harm upon another person

200

labelling theory

individuals become criminal when they are labeled as such by society, and then adopt that label as their identity 

200

what is a felony?

a serious crime that is punishable by a prison sentence of at least one year or the death penalty.

300

Is suicide illegal in Canada?

No, but attempted suicide was not removed from our Criminal Code until 1972.

300

self control theory focuses on the persons self control in preventing their own behaviour 

well of course.
300

strict liability meaning 

legal concept that involves a person being legally responsible for their actions regardless of their intentions

400

Phishing is when you go on a boat with that family member of yours and get a couple of salmon for dinner for the next 10 months

your decision
400

social disorganization theory?

crime is a result of people living in socially disorganized communituies where there is a lack of social cohesion and control.

400

what is embezzlement and what type of crime does it fall under

type of white collar crime involving the fraud accusation of funds by someone in position of power or trust.

500

What is the blue collor crime.

any crime committed by an individual from a lower social class as opposed to white-collar crime which is associated with crime committed by someone of a higher-level social class.

500

what is psychological theories of crime

the idea that individuals with psychological issues for mental disorders are more likely to commit crimes

500

what is the fifth amendment right?

this is the right of the person accused of a crime to remain silent and not testify against themselves in court

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