1.1 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the social definition of criminal behaviour?
Society considers it wrong (e.g theft, fraud)
What is the Legal definition of criminal behaviour?
an illegal act that is punishable by law
what is deviance?
Behaviour that goes against social norms and values - antisocial behaviour
What are formal sanctions? give examples
Court sanctions, legally imposed penalty or punishment by authority (e.g legal penalties, fines, imprisonment, suspension, community service, discharge)
What are informal sanctions? give examples
non-court sanctions (e.g caution by police, disapproval, shame, exclusion, labelling) action is taken by peers, family members, coworkers, religious leaders, or anyone else. applicable as consequences of obeying or disobeying cultural norms.
What is strict liability offence?
A crime where they’re found guilty for actus reus, even if they did not have men’s rea
Define Men’s Rea
Guilty mind
Define Actus Reus
Guilty Act
What are the two main criminal courts and what are they for?
Magistrates court- less serious offences (minor assaults, traffic violations, petty theft) can issue a maximum of up to 6 months and can issue fines
Crown court- more serious offences (murder, rape, robbery) has unlimited sentencing powers
What are the 3 basic forms of deviance?
Admired behaviour- seen as positive by society. e.g saving a life while risking yours, challenging injustice, breaking the law to save someone- Breaking norms to create change (e.g., Rosa Parks in the Civil Rights Movement).
Odd behaviour- being unusual and living outside of social norms, not necessarily harmful or immoral. e.g owning 50 cats, unusual fashion choices, piercings or hair dyed bright.
Bad behaviour- seen as harmful, immoral, or socially unacceptable. e.g theft, assault, bullying, dishonesty, vandalism
