Criminal Behaviour

Question 1

What is the social definition of criminal behaviour?

Answer 1

If a society has said that an act is a crime, then it becomes one.

Question 2

What is the legal definition of criminal behaviour?

Answer 2

Behaviour that breaks the law and for which you are punished by the legal system.
E.G: murder

Question 3

What are the two types of formal sanctions against criminals?

Answer 3

Non-court sanctions and court sanctions

Question 4

Give one example of a non-court sanction and explain it

Answer 4

Cautions- are administered by the police for minor crimes such as graffiti on a bus shelter.

Question 5

Give an example of a court sanction and explain it

Answer 5

Custodian sentences- are where you are immediately sent to prison .

Question 6

Identify two types of criminal acts and give examples of them.

Answer 6

Sexual offences- rape

Drug offences- possession of a controlled drug.