unit two - ac1.1 Flashcards
memorise
what is deviance?
behaviour that goes against dominant norms,values and moral codes of a specific group or society
what are values?
general principles or guidelines for how we should live our lives
what are norms?
specific rules/socially accepted standards that govern behaviour
what are moral codes?
describe a set of basic rules, values and principles held by individual groups, organisations or society as a whole
what is the legal definition of crime?
an action that is forbidden by the law, actus rea/mens rea
what is the social definition of crime?
a wrong against the community
what is a summary offence?
less serious offences e.g speeding
what is an indictable offence?
more serious offences e.g murder
what are the court sanctions?
custodial sentences, community sentences, fines, discharge
what are custodial sentences?
imprisonment with a sentence that can vary from a matter of days up to life imprisonment
what are community sentences?
served in the community e.g probation orders, community payback
what are fines?
financial penalties that depend on the seriousness of the offence occurred, repeat offence or offenders ability to pay
what is discharge?
a given period where the offender cannot commit a further offence, if an offence is committed a sentence can be imposed for the original offence on top of the new offence
what police sanctions can be issued?
cautions, conditional cautions, penalty notices for disorder
what are cautions?
warnings that can be given by the police or crown prosecution service to anyone over 10 years of age for minor crimes
