criminology unit 2 1.1

Question 1

Social definition of criminal behaviour:

Answer 1

if society claims an act is a crime then it becomes a crime

Question 2

Differing views

Answer 2

people different views on what is and isn’t considered a crime

Question 3

Law-making

Answer 3

actions wanted to be illegal only made against the law by having the power to influence law-maker, some laws can be changed by public opinion

Question 4

Legal definition of criminal behaviour

Answer 4

legal system makes something a crime

Question 5

Actus reus

Answer 5

guilty act

Question 6

Mens rea

Answer 6

guilty mind

Question 7

what if crime is done for self defense

Answer 7

thought more carefully if they are a crime or not and seen as reasonable for the situation

Question 8

Formal sanctions against criminals:

Answer 8

Non-court sanctions
Court sanctions:

Question 9

Non-court sanctions:

Answer 9

Cautions: by police for minor offences e.g graffiti (must admit you are guilty)
Conditional cautions: by police, must agree to rules e.g receive treatment from drug abuse
Penalty notices: 18/over e.g possess cannabis, shoplift, being drunk, disorderly in public

Question 10

Court sanctions:

Answer 10

Custodial sentences: immediately sent to prison - mandatory and discretionary life sentences
Community sentences: includes unpaid work , probations, curfew, regulations e.g drug tests
Fines: financial penalties, amount can be determined by how serious the offence is
Discharge: can be conditional when the offender repeats the offence so the court can give an alternative sentence or have no penalty despite defendant being kind of guilty