Types of Crime
This type of crime involves harming another person physically, such as assault or murder.
crime against the person
This Latin term refers to the physical act of committing a crime.
actus reus
This is the scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour.
criminology
This term refers to any act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
Crime
Water freezes at this temperature in degrees Celsius.
0°C?
This crime involves unlawfully taking or damaging someone else's belongings.
property crime
This Latin term refers to the guilty mind or intention behind a crime.
means rea
These factors relate to a person’s mind or mental processes.
psychological factors
In Australia, this party is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.
state/prosecution
This British explorer is credited with mapping the east coast of Australia in 1770.
Captain James Cook
This category includes offences like speeding, drink driving, and driving without a licence.
traffic offences
If a person commits an act but has no guilty mind, this element is missing.
means rea
Influences such as family, peers, and environment fall under this category.
social factors
This is the standard of proof required in criminal trials.
beyond reasonable doubt?
This is the hardest natural substance on Earth.
diamond
Crimes such as fraud, insider trading, and embezzlement fall under this category.
white-collar crimes
This occurs when someone is aware of a risk but goes ahead anyway.
recklessness
Poverty and financial disadvantage are examples of this type of factor.
economic factors
What is the presumption of innocence?
innocent until proven guilty.
This language is the most widely spoken in the world by native speakers.
Mandarin Chinese
Offences like drug trafficking and money laundering are often committed by groups in this category.
organised crime
This form of fault involves failing to take reasonable care, leading to harm.
negligence
Laws, government decisions, and policies are part of this category.
political factors
This court typically hears the most serious criminal offences like murder.
Supreme Court
This part of the cell contains genetic material.
nucleus