Crimes Flashcards
1
Q
Social Definition
Crime
A
Wrongs against society/ the community that has been constructed by society.
2
Q
Legal definition
A
Any act that is against the law or punishable by the legal system.
3
Q
Actus reus +mens rea
A
Actus reus- the guilty act,
mens rea- the guilty mind.
both of these are needed for a criminal conviction
4
Q
Court sanctions
A
Fines
Custodial or community sentences,
Discharge
5
Q
Non court sanctions
A
Cautions, Conditional caution, Penalty notice.
