Name that theory
Seeks to identify criminal patterns/behaviors throughout an offender's life that have shaped their criminal career
Life Course Theory
Type of crime that violates one's or the government's property
A crime that carries a sentence of either a fine, probation, or less than a a year of imprisonment
Misdemeanor
Man will not want to commit crime if punishment is swift, certain, and severe
Deterrent Theory
What were the first biological theories of crime
Lombroso's facial features, Sheldon's body types, criminogenic traits
Idea that criminal behavior is learned
Social Learning Theory
Crime that has a punishment greater than 1 year in prison
Felony
Rape, homicide, and assault are examples of what?
Violent crime
This is when the belief is to rehabilitate criminals
Reformative Theory
What did Sigmund Freud argue was the psychological cause of crime?
A disruption in the Id
Argues that crime is a part of the social structure
Social Structures Theory
Crimes committed by poor business practices such as price fixing, accepting bribes, and falsification of products is known as what?
Occupational Crime
These are crimes where there isn't a clear victim, like prostitution, using drugs, and gambling
Victimless Crimes
Prevent crime from happening by locking criminals up for life
Preventive Theory
What does the sociological perspective argue?
That crime is caused by environment, stacked disadvantage, and learning criminal behavior
Argues that social ties make or break ones connection to the community and their likelihood to commit crimes
Control Theory
A criminal offense committed through an illegal framework to make money is known as what?
Organized Crime
Public drunkeness and disturbing the peace is known as what?
"Eye for an eye", punishment needs to match harm done
Retributive Theory
What does current biological research argue?
That things like untreated ADHD, brain injuries, tumors, and consumption of toxins can cause criminal behavior
Theory that argues justice and law system work together to control the poor
Social Conflict Theory
This is when an ideological group commits a criminal act with the goal to incite mass fear
Property crime, violent crime, and public order crimes are examples of what?
Visible Crime
The Catholic belief, where wrongs need to righted in community, with victim, and offender
Restorative Justice
What did Cesare Beccaria argue was the cause of crime?