street or conventional crimes pt,2 Flashcards
what is infanticide
the killing of a newborn child by a mother who is disturbed from giving birth
what is the maximum imprisonment for infanticide
maximun 5 years
what is not likely to succeed if the child is older than 2-3 months
postpartum depression defence
what is robbery
theft accomplished by an assault
what does section 344 say about robbery
3 points
- it is an indictable offence (more serious)
- maximum penalty is life
- robbery with a firearm adds 5 years
How many motor vehicle thefts were there in 2016
79 thousand, which is 217 per 100 thousand people
between 2014-2015, the rate od motor vehicle thefts in Canada increased by what
6 percent
where do most violent incidents take place
bars/restaurants, malls, schools
on the streets/parks
when do violent incidents usually take place (what time of year)
summer time and in December
usually in the evenings (6pm-12am)
what type of people are more likely to be victimized
younger males, those who spend evenings away from homes
single or divorced
minorities/low income people
repeat victims
What are “aggravating factors” of crime
facts about the crime that tend to make the crime more serious , leading to a harsher sentence
they include the brutality of the crime, the defendants criminal history, and vulnerability of the victim
what are “mitigating factors” of a crime
they tend to reduce sentences (opposite of aggravating factors) and shows the defendant poses less risk to society
these types of factors include a lack of criminal history, and the defendants acceptance of responsibility
What does RAT stand for
Routine Activity Theory
what are the three methods of RAT in reducing crime
- Reduce Target Suitability (targets have become more suitable)
ex. technology is easier to take/more lighter - Effective Guardianship (reduce opportunity for crime)
- Reducing Motivated Offenders (crime prevention thru social development)
what is Selective Incapacitation
giving long sentences to dangerous offenders
