unit 2: compare criminal and deviance behaviour Flashcards
how many definitions of deviance are there?
3.
what are the definitions?
behaviour that is unusual and good, behaviour that is unusual and eccentric, behaviour that is unusual and disapproved of.
examples of each?
heriocally risking your own life to save someone else’s, hoarding huge quantities of newspapers, physically attacking someone for no reason.
what is the legal definition of crime?
any action forbidden by criminal law - involves the actus rea and mens rea.
what is the social definition of crime?
includes the consideration of differing views of what makes behavioural criminal, whether a law is enforced or people thinking act should have laws made against them or not.
what are the 4 formal sanctions against criminal?
custodial sentences, community sentences, police sanctions, other implications of criminal behaviour.
what is a custodial sentence?
court imposed imprisonment or detention in a young offenders institution.
what is a community sentence?
court imposed works, fines, courses, probation orders, restrictions, drug treatments and/or testing. served outside of jail.
what is a police sanction?
cautions, conditional cautions and penalty notices (fines) issued for minor offences - no court appearance.
other implications or criminal convictions?
a criminal record and depending on the crime: exclusion of certain jobs, possible placement on ViSOR, travel restrictions, restrictions of adoption, jury service, standing for elected office or insurance cover.
acts that are criminal: what is a summary offence?
less serious, e.g speeding. tried by magistrates.
acts that are criminal: what is a indictable offence?
more serious, e.g murder/rape. tried in crown court with a jury.
acts that are criminal: violence against the person.
murder, manslaughter, assault.
acts that are criminal: sexual offences.
rape, sex, trafficking, grooming.
acts that are criminal: offences against property.
burglary, theft, robbery.
