Explanation of crime
How we fix it
Types of Crime Def
Types of Crime Examples
Mystery Box
100

This theory suggests that people commit crimes because they aren't smart enough to become contributing members of society

Intelligence Theory

100

This theory states that crime would be less frequent if people just socialized their children!

Control Theory

100

Crimes where people attempt to obtain money or take and/or destroy someone's belongings

Property Crime

100

Private drug use

Victimless crimes

100

Out of the two classifications, a type of crime that is considered to be more serious

Felony

200

This theory states that people commit crimes because of deep rooted problems that need to be treated

Psychoanalytic Theory

200

This theory explains that to make crime less frequent, we should focus on organizing and empowering neighborhoods

Chicago School Theory

200

Violations of virtue in sexual conduct between two consenting adults with no immediate victims to bring charges. Not all are illegal

Moral Offenses

200
Civil rights violations

Offenses by the Government

200

Out of the two classifications, a type of crime that is considered to be more serious

Misdemeanor 

300

This theory states that crime is not always caused by the wants and needs, but can be a cause of people's inability to evaluate pain and pleasure

Neoclassical Theory

300

This theory states that to make crime less frequent, we should strengthen regulation and create realistic and obtainable goals for the people

Anomie Theory

300

A crime that is an act considered to be outside the normal bounds of social behavior and morality. They are socially harmful or disruptive

Public Order Offenses

300

Aiding a fugitive 

Offenses against the government
300

McLovin feels like he needs a sense of belonging and he isn't getting it from his friends. So he uses a fake ID to try and buy alcohol. Which theory is best used to explain his actions?

Humanistic

400

This theory says that crime has a function in society and is normal

Durkheim's Theory

400

This theory states that if we wish to make crime less frequent, one of the ways we can deter crime is by ensuring that the public knows the laws

Classical Crime Theory

400

Unlawful acts committed by large sums of coordinated people

Organized crimes

400

Beating up someone who is another race

Violent Crime

400

A man is at Chilli's and will not leave although he will not buy anything. What type of offense is this?

Public Order Offense

500

This theory states that crime is a result of reinforced behaviors that lead people to break norms

Learning Theory

500

This theory states that if we would like to stop crime, we should first start eliminating disparities that people have to ensure that they have little reason to do it

Humanistic Theory

500

Non-violent offenses that are committed by those for financial gain by means of deception by entrepreneurs or other professionals 

White-Collar Crimes

500

Robbery

Violent Crime

500

A database of crime that is kept by the FBI

Uniform Crime Report