Unit 2- Comparing Ceiminal Behaviour And Deviance Flashcards
Define crime
Actions that have co
Sequences that are detrimental in some way to whole community or more people in it
Deviance
Behaviour that goes against the dominant norms of a group
Actus reus
Physical acts that make up elements of the crime
Formal sanctions
Actions that are legalised and official in nature and enforced by authority
Informal sanctions
Not laws but occur regularly in society
Norms
Rules or guidelines for expected behaviours
Moral codes
Written, formal consistent set of rules prescribing righteous behaviour accepted by society
Values
Ideas and beliefs that a group feels strongly about
Example of insanity
Lorena Bobbie cut off husbands penis after he raped her
Example of self defence
Only if armed and pose a threat Henry Vincent died after breaking in with screwdriver
Non court sanctions
Cautions, conditional cautions and penalty notices
Cautions
Given by police for minor crimes. Admit an offence and agree to be cautioned otherwise your arrested
Conditional cautions
Agree to certain rules and restrictions such as receiving treatment for drug abuse
Penalty notices
Given for offences such as shoplifting, possessing cannabis or being drunk and disorderly
Over 18
Court sanctions
Custodial sentences, community sentences, fines, discharge