Victimless Crime

Question 1

What are victimless crimes also known as?

Answer 1

Public order and consensual crimes

Question 2

Critics argue that prohibiting consensual crime can do more harm than good. What was some of the harm they considered?

Answer 2

1. May increase police and other official corruption.
2. Lead consensual offenders to commit other types of crime that they wouldn’t if their behaviors were legal.
3. Generate public disrespect for the law.
4. Divert much time, money and energy.
5. Prompt law enforcement agencies to engage in wiretapping and other civil liberty violations.
6. Provide revenue for organized crime