the person or institution that initiates a lawsuit in civil court proceeding by filing a complaint
What is Plaintiff
100
a serious crime, punishable by imprisonment for a year or longer, or on a rare occasions death.
What is Felony
100
Public drunkenness (type of Crime)
What is Public Crime
100
law based on the U.S. Constitution and the constitutional of the various states
What is Constitutional Law
100
Control Theory (example of a theory)
What is Social Process
200
a school of criminology that holds that wrongdoers act as if they weigh the possible benefits of criminal or delinquent activity against the expected cost of being apprehended.
What is Choice Theory
200
Murder (type and level)
What is Felony 1 Degree
200
Robbery (type of crime)
What is Violent Crime
200
The body of law enacted by legislative bodies
What is Statutory Law
200
an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning
What is Theory
300
The scientific study of mental processes and behavior
What is Psychology
300
a criminal offense that is not a felony; usually punishable by a fine and or a jail term of less than one year.
What is Misdemeanor
300
Embezzlement (type of crime)
What is White Collar Crime
300
body of law created by administrative agencies (in the form of rules, regulations, orders and decisions) in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities
What is Administrative Law
300
the hypothesis that delinquents and criminal must be taught both the practical and emotional skills necessary to participant in illegal activity.
What is Learning Theory
400
The interlocking network of law enforcement agencies, courts, and corrections institution designed to enforce criminal laws and protect society from criminal behavior
What is Criminal Justice System
400
Retail Theft Under $300, Consumption of Alcohol
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
What is misdemeanor
400
Aggravated Assault (type of offense)
What is Part I Offense
400
law that deals with offenses against society
What is Criminal Law
400
Social disorganization, Strain, and Cultural Deviance
What is Sociologist Theories of Crime
500
a statute that provides for greater sanctions against those who commit crimes motivated by bias against an individual or a group based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age
What is Hate Crime Law
500
Third Degree- punishment up to 5 years
What is Felony
500
Gambling (type of crime)
What is Organized Crime
500
the rules of law announced in court decision
What is Case Law
500
The theory that has to do with failing to exert control over the population