Chapter 9, Crime and Criminal Justice Flashcards
routine activities crime
crime that occurs when a motivated offender finds a suitable target in the absence of suitable guardianship
routine activities crime
crime that occurs when a motivated offender finds a suitable target in the absence of suitable guardianship
Crimes per Year in Canada 2007
2.3 million
Age group most likely to commit crimes
Under 26
Crime
behaviour that violates the criminal law, made up of the act itself and the intent behind it
Crimes per Year in Canada 2007
2.3 million
Age group most likely to commit crimes
Under 26
Crime
behaviour that violates the criminal law, made up of the act itself and the intent behind it
Summary conviction offenses
crimes punishable by a fine or less than a year in jail
Indictable offenses
crimes punishable by more than a year’s imprisonment
Violent Crime
actions involving force against others
homicide
unlawful, intentional killing of one person by another
mass murder
the killing of 4+ ppl in one place&time, by the same person
serial murder
the killing of 3+ ppl over more than a month by the same person
How many homicides reported in Canada are gang related? 2008
1 in 5
