1.1 Flashcards
what is the social definition of crime
an act that offends society
what is the legal definition of crime?
an act that can be punishable by law
what is the actus reus?
guilty act
what is the mens rea?
Guilty mind
What is a strict liability offence?
you only need the guilty act and don’t need to prove guilty mind 
what are examples of a strict liability offence?
Selling alcohol to drunk, fare dodging, or speeding 
what are the defences people use in court?
intoxication, self defence, diminished responsibility, loss of control, consent
what formal sanctions can be put in place against criminals?
Prison, community, service, fines or discharge
what are the three reasons why crime can differ?
Time, culture and age
what is deviance and examples?
Is behaviour that goes against the norms of society, for example, living with an excessive number of cats
What are social norms?
Social expectations that guide our behaviour
What are social values?
Rules shared by most people in each culture
what are moral codes?
Knowing right from wrong
what are some informal sanctions?
Frowning upon behaviour, name-calling ignored labelling behaviour 
