lecture 11 Flashcards
public order crime
what is the definition of public order crime
public order crime often involves legislated morality and “victimless” offenses
how does social control or policing approach public order crime
it often operates from a “broken windows” hypothesis, focusing on maintaining order to prevent larger crimes
how are public order crimes typically classified
they are most often designated as misdemeanors
what are examples of public order crimes
types of prostitution and other “victimless” crimes
how do public order crimes become law
they arrive from public sentiment or belief, reflecting societal views on morality and control
what is the social control perspective on public order crimes
it views these crimes as mechanisms to maintain societal norms and order
how are public order laid connected to moral crusades
Public order laws often enforce societal morals by criminalizing behaviors deemed objectionable, such as drug use
who are moral entrepreneurs
individuals or groups that campaign to create or enforce laws based on their moral beliefs
what are examples of rule enforcers in public order crimes
police, lawmakers, and other authorities who implement and uphold these laws
what is over criminalization in the context of drug policy
the excessive use of laws to criminalize minor or non-harmful behaviors, particularly related to drugs
what is decriminalization in drug policy
the reduction or removal of criminal panlaties for certain drug-related activities
