Ac 1.1 Flashcards
(39 cards)
What is technological crime?
A crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of their occupation.
Example: tax evasion, computer fraud, insurance fraud, credit card fraud.
Who are the victims and offenders in technological crime?
Victim: those with money to invest. Offender: people of respectability and high social status, working in commercial employment.
What is the level of public awareness regarding technological crime?
Low – the crimes are concealed and difficult to detect.
What type of crime is associated with Bernie Madoff?
Technological crime.
What is a moral crime?
Crimes against the normal standard of morality.
Example: vagrancy, prostitution, illegal drug use, underage drinking, illegal gambling.
Who are the victims and offenders in moral crime?
Victim: Often the victim and offender can be the same person. Offender: Often people that are in difficult social or financial situations.
What is the level of public awareness regarding moral crime?
Low.
What type of crime is committed using a computer and the internet?
Crimes such as internet fraud, hate crime online, cyberbullying, downloading copyrighted materials.
Who are the victims and offenders in internet-related crime?
Victim: Anyone who uses the internet. Offender: Those with the technical ability.
What is the level of public awareness regarding internet-related crime?
Low – technical difficulty makes it hard to detect and often people don’t realize they are a victim.
What is a hate crime?
Any crime perceived as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or transgender identity.
Who are the victims and offenders in hate crime?
Victim: Anyone who falls into the categories above. Offender: People who hold prejudicial views against someone belonging to the categories above.
What is the level of public awareness regarding hate crime?
Increasing recently due to media focus especially with hate crime related to race, religion, and sexual orientation.
What type of crime is associated with Adam Pearson?
Hate crime.
What is a hate crime?
A hate crime is a criminal act motivated by prejudice or bias against a person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.
True or False: Hate crimes only include violent acts.
False: Hate crimes can include a range of offenses, including vandalism, threats, and harassment.
Fill in the blank: Hate crimes are often motivated by _____ against a specific group.
prejudice
Which of the following is an example of a hate crime? A) Theft, B) Vandalism of a religious building, C) Speeding.
B) Vandalism of a religious building
What federal law addresses hate crimes in the United States?
The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
True or False: Hate crimes can only be prosecuted at the federal level.
False: Hate crimes can be prosecuted at both state and federal levels.
What is the primary motivation behind hate crimes?
Bias or prejudice against a particular group.
Multiple Choice: Which characteristic is NOT commonly associated with hate crimes? A) Race, B) Age, C) Religion.
B) Age
Fill in the blank: Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals often involve _____ or intimidation.
violence
What type of hate crime involves physical harm to an individual based on their sexual orientation?
Assault
