The fact that violence is extremely widespread in gang members' everyday life and the need to protect themselves from rivals result in the prevalence of firearms among gangsters. It should be noted that the internal [...]
From 1970s, legislators passed laws to increase the severity and certainty of punishment as a result of the conservative views on crime.
This relationship highlights the structure of inequality in America and the role of the "system" in contributing to the social and economic challenges of the urban poor.
Tonry's goals of explaining the main underlying processes of American penal policymaking and the adverse effects of irrational decisions driven by the moral panic and the politicians' inclination of gaining authority among the potential voters [...]
The accuracy of victimization surveys, therefore, depends on the honesty of the respondent or the ability of the respondent to have a good memory of the criminal instances.
This is because the industry has such a long bureaucracy that makes the efficient management of the organization very complicated due to the decentralization processes.
The creation of a bureaucratic structure usually becomes important when the activities expand and the necessity to control the enterprise through the use of rules, hierarchy, specialization and the desirable means of communication while the [...]
Some of the differences between justification and excuse include the fact that justification is universal while an excuse is personal in nature and in most cases it applies only to the unique individual who has [...]
When it comes to studying a case of crime, no matter the level of severity, nothing is more important to a criminal investigator than the use and implementation of forensic science.
Geographic profiling in fact is an investigative methodology that makes use of the locations of an interconnected series of crimes to establish the most likely area of the criminal's anchor point, commonly known as the [...]
Kemper committed most of the murders in one year and confessed to his crimes only after he killed his mother. However, in a short time, Kemper decides to stop and report on his crimes to [...]
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of the power structures on criminology and its approaches in the analysis of evidence and making decisions.
Their nature can be biological, sociological, or psychological. An example of the primary biological cause can be schizophrenia.
In addition, the accuracy of determining latent fingerprints is related to both the professionalism of experts and the context and motivation of his or her work; hence, the examiner cannot claim the absence of errors [...]
In addition, with the common pigeonholes of women within the community criminal women are seen as incapable, hysterical, and irrational of being entirely initiative for their crimes and actions because of their sex and biology.
Forensic crime scene investigation currently employs the study of human remains and this also involves extraction of DNA from the tissues for inclusion in the polymerase chain reaction, which is an enzymatic amplification of specific [...]
One of the main features of the "surveillance society" is the use of closed-circuit television that allows for detecting and preventing crimes.
Again, the taxpayers are the victims in such a case as they have to contribute to the rehabilitation of the drug users. As such, some of the so-called victimless crimes have identifiable victims.
Assessment of the obtained information and the potential error rate is also vital, as it allows the judge to be confident in the results.
The recognition of correction professionals would show them that their work is valued and appreciated and that they are not perceived in the way series and films like to present them.
Although these studies have offered helpful insights into the use of the insanity plea and the insanity defense, it is still not clear how the sentences arising from the insanity plea operate and what factors [...]
The former can be characterized as the outcome of the constructive or adverse influence of rewards/ penalties on the individual's behavior.
If we connect the theory of relative deprivation to the stratified society and criminology, we will see that the majority of social movements are based on the phenomenon of relative deprivation.
In the United States of America, the mafia is also referred to as "the Mafia", "Mob", the American Mafia or the National Crime Syndicate, which encompasses all organised crime including the mafia. Thus the administration [...]
The majority of the young offenders is vulnerable and can resort to the sexual act in exchange for favors from the guards.
The scale of women and children trafficking is very large but difficult to put a figure on the actual number of women and children trafficked all over the world. The demand for people to work [...]
Megan's Law is served to notify the vast majority of sexual offenders in society; its study allows to analyze the impact of the law on inhabitants of New Jersey, its effects and effectiveness, and the [...]
He argues that the American social structure and its structure of wealth distribution and that dream of achieving the 'American dream' all require crime to maintain social stability in the face of structural inequality.
John Dillinger's life, in the end, was characterized by his involvement in criminal activity, his seductive nature, and the confusing manner in which others saw him.
According to this theory, if one window in a structure is broken and is not restored, the rest of the windows will soon follow.
Determining the value and effectiveness of this practice can be performed by analyzing the approach in the context of interaction with the police forces involved in the investigation of criminal offenses.
Many academics argue that the US should abandon the jury system in favor of a trial by the bench. A defendant may face a bench trial or a jury trial in a criminal case in [...]
The purpose of the presentation is to review some crime trends in the jurisdiction and provide some commentaries regarding the matter.
To facilitate an understanding of cultural criminology, it is essential to consider such ideas as crime as culture, culture as crime, the media constructions of crime control and corruption, and political dimensions of culture, crime, [...]
In 1934, a new building was erected on the island, cause of the transfer of Alcatraz to the U.S.federal system. Guantanamo was established in 2002 on the grounds of a U.S.military base.
Multiple crimes can be linked to a specific criminal, and the profile can be used to predict the future actions of the identified criminal. Another proof of the effectiveness of profiling is the formation of [...]
The theory of broken windows is a theory in criminology that considers minor offenses not only as an indicator of the criminogenic situation but also as an active factor affecting the serious crime rate.
In addition, the scientific method involves testing and validating the accuracy of the outcomes with the help of the relevant disciplines, for instance, investigative psychology.
An integrated community approach enables the community members to have faith in the police department since the community members themselves are involved in ensuring that criminal activities are curbed.
The main purpose of such prisons should be isolation and safety leading to correction instead of destruction of personal character or mental and physical harm.
Therefore, the audience can learn that the overall evaluation Archer is making implicates the need to value all people in society and to live morally.
The following are some of the most common forms of punishments used in those early days; This was a common practice in England where the heads off criminals would be completely cut off using swords [...]
Biological theories can be used in explaining female gang behavior, owing to certain physical and biological characteristics. Though the female gang behavior has its roots in biological and psychological factors to some extent, much emphasis [...]
Welfare state fallacy states that crime is high in areas where welfare policies are not strong to favor the poor, than in countries whose policies promote equality and empowerment of the poor economically.
They attribute this to the fact that most people engage in criminal activities due to the temptations in the streets and the pressures from life's challenges.
The frustration-aggression theory shows that a human inability to achieve a goal, the necessity to block feelings, emotions, and needs, and live with frustration and dissatisfaction may cause violence and inappropriate behavior; the case of [...]
Forensic toxicology is the study and analysis of samples with the aim of finding out whether they contain any chemicals, drugs, or toxic substances. Types of certification available include Certification as a Forensic Toxicology Specialist [...]
In this case, the accused was found guilty of the crime and the outcome of the judgment was that he would serve a minimum of ten years in prison.
Identification of murder victims can be instrumental in solving murder cases because much of the information about any murder case is usually found when investigators know the details of the life of the victim.
This documentary also examines the inappropriateness of the decision to execute Aileen Wuornos. Some of these theories can support the events and facts of Aileen Wuornos as portrayed in the film.
According to Merino, the effects of the implementation of change or change initiating in the criminal justice system extend far beyond the desired change.
The processes used in the analysis, comparison, evaluation, and verification of latent fingerprints, however, depend on the nature of the surface and the value of the latent print.
The economic pressure existing among the poor women has increased sexual abuse because; Poverty compels women and girls to indulge in activities that entail a comparatively high possibility of sexual exploitation and victimization, mostly sex [...]
The British Crime Survey's main purpose is to check the crime level and the number of affected people in England. The investigation performed by the British Crime Survey is in the form of an interview, [...]
Others still believe that women offenders are accorded harsher treatments due to their lack of fitting in the femininity roles and the societal expectations and subjective judgments.
In this theory the criminal is fully aware of the consequences of the crime but chooses to commit it. This is best explained by the classical theory of crime.
The legal process involves the police, who are responsible for investigating crimes and making the arrest of the offenders. Punishment of offenders is also meant to rehabilitate the individuals to abandon the old habits and [...]
On the other hand, work-related personality, also referred to as socialization and experience point of view, suggest that most of their individuality traits are acquired in the course of their police work.
Economic crime is a serious problem for the business world, and it has become more and more aggravating with the development of technologies and with the growing availability of internet access.
The fear also drives others to getting to know the serial killers better and trying to find out why they commit the acts.
The relationship between crime and the media is especially interesting, as the two have been deeply interconnected since the inception of the latter.
The author points out that the prison officer's abuse their authority towards to the prisoners and as the result their behavior causes negative and even aggressive reaction of the prisoners.
The rate of women staying in incarceration is increasing unfortunately and particularly the women of color make up a disproportionately high percentage among them.
Understanding the causes and nature of crime also helps the parties involved in a restorative justice process to assess the impact of the crime on both the victim and the offender, and in such way [...]
This has lead to other people who have the intention of committing crimes not being afraid as they know that they will also be released. This has lead to many people committing crimes as they [...]
The activities in this approach allow the community to assist the population that is already involved in gang activities and the population that is likely to be involved in the gang activities.
A young man entering medical school has, as proximate and intermediate ends, the passing of his exams, and the advance from the first to the second class; more remote ends are the exams and classes [...]
It is analogous to an attempt to extinguish the flames of a fire fed by an open gas jet: the flames are the major problem, but the cause is the gas. The degree of acceptability [...]
Punishment is a system of power and parameters within a system that are utilized to turn the people of a nation into docile and obedient drones.
In 1998 the percentage was high among young people, this is because may be due to depressions and burdens of failed life's take 20 to 24 years old people into drug and on the other [...]
The present paper will seek to argue that greater surveillance is not a desirable answer to the problem of crime and that other solutions are required to reduce crime rates in the long term.
Several laws guide the justice system and the public on issues related to the embezzlement of public funds. Embezzlement of public funds is defined as the misuse, stealing, or misappropriation of funds that are initially [...]
During crime scene simulation, the specialists are supposed to apply scientific methods in order to reconstruct a crime and answer the most important questions related to it that slow down the process of investigation.
As a specific jurisdiction that will serve as the basis for assessing and implementing the provisions of the crime prevention program, the District of Florida will be considered.
The other serial killers presented in the killers list also conform to the stereotypes presented in Fox's and Levin's article. Most of the killers also rape, mutilate, and degrade their victims in order to feel [...]
The most popular theories include the pointlessness of the War on Drugs a campaign initiated by President Nixon in the 1970s in an attempt to curb the drug flow from Mexico, the inherent prejudice of [...]
For a forensic scientist, it is paramount to be able to perform the three main functions: Gathering evidence finding the evidence from the crime scene that might be relevant to the case, and collecting it [...]
However, this approach is beneficial for reducing crime rates in the short run and does no contribute to solving the gang problem in the long run due to the existence of heavy stereotypes in the [...]
The criminological theory of arousal is usually applied when the crime is based on the feeling of sensation. The notion of sensationalism is inextricably linked to the arousal theory as it is defined by a [...]
In order to discuss the male's crimes in detail, it is important to focus on the relationship between the suspect and victims from the perspective of Hans von Hentig's theory.
The rate of professional crime varies directly with the supply of illegal opportunities, as well as the supply of people and organizations vulnerable or motivated to utilize them whereas the rate and occurrence of the [...]
In order to qualify for recruitment as a police detective, the candidate must have a minimum academic qualification of high school diploma or an equivalent of the same.
This study wanted to identify the factors that led him into the gang life and the various stages of his involvement in the gang.
In the US, the introduction of community policing strategies and engagement of the public in crime reporting and detection strategies help to improve security measures in the country.
The stolen information is used to impersonate people or create ghosts that steal money from individuals' bank accounts and credit cards.
In the trial, the prosecutors of the case brought to the attention of the court that Martha Stewart did not cooperate in the case and instead barred the investigation of the government, specifically in her [...]
This led to the period where cocaine was considered as an illicit drug in most parts of the world. The United States utilized its popularity to spread the word over the continents on the dangers [...]
The environment has specifically been pointed out to be influential in the case of corporate affairs whereby the risk of exposure of huge corruption claims may lead to elimination of the whistle blowers.
He reckons that the overall towering figures of violence in the girl child is an inadvertent result of the conventional rise in ordinary girls becoming physical and growing more opinionated.
The term criminology refers to the design and scientific study of the extent, nature, control and cause of the criminal behaviors in both the individual and society.
To avoid repetition of crimes committed by the law breakers, these people should receive punishments which are related to the crimes they have committed and which bear the same weight as to the crime.
The broken window theory is a criminology model that is used to construct and make an assertion about possible causes of criminal acts in society.
The viability of latent prints depends on the residue composition and other factors, such as surface, weather, and time passed since the print was left. In summary, latent print residue comprises organic, inorganic, and other [...]
Since it is a jail interview, he makes decisive statements and raises the tone of his voice whenever he wants to argue.
They study the reaction to different life conditions and, based on the outcomes, decide to work on the self-development, provide treatment in the healthcare organization, or make a regular family meetings to support their connection.
Williams became the main suspect of the young girls' abduction after a young boy confessed to have seen him at the YMCA packing his car a large bundle of clothes with "skinny and white legs" [...]
The main challenge in applying this method is to ignore the unique conditions of the cases, which can complicate generalization and lead to erroneous conclusions.
In the first part, Contreras situates the participants in the historical context of New York and the South Bronx, the epicenter of the rise of the crack-cocaine trade.
At the beginning of the video, the presenter smashes a bloodstain with a hammer and says, "there we go," with relief.
They are the variables that can easily be altered and controlled by the prosecutors and the police, thus leading to changes in the eyewitness identification process.
On the contrary, if the intercourse or the penetration is done without the consent of the victim, the act becomes a rape case.
American Jail Association is well-known and the most efficient organization that supports the individuals working in these jails.
One of the aspects that should be considered in order to address the dire situation that convicts find themselves in is the problem of reintegration of ex-prisoners into society.
The law enforcement agencies such as the FBI maintain that there are several serial killers in the United States and they are expected to increase and hit an epidemic proportion with many people losing their [...]
My personal perception of organized crime comes from movie enactments of Sicilian and Italian mafia, which portray it as the activities of a large group of criminals who join forces to plan and commit crimes.
This paper seeks to evaluate different situations that involve the theft of a laptop with the aim of establishing the types of crime they represent and the differences between them.
Burglary, in contrast, is a property crime in that the offenses are categorized as criminal activities against property and do not have to involve harming another person. It is vital to distinguish the intention of [...]
This paper will highlight the effects of contraband in the prison system and some of the steps being taken to control the issue.
Self-control theory is a criminology theory that analyzes the lack of self-control and its influence on crime rates. This article considers the influence of the self-control theory when dealing with juvenile sex offenders.
He was born in a family of four and his father was named George Gein who was a tanner and a carpenter but a drunkard.
Natural crime is therefore described as a crime against the fundamental laws of nature as well as personal crimes which could or may sometimes not be against the laws of the land.
The first half of the 20th century saw the crime rate increase moderately in a few areas; mostly in burglaries and muggings, but less in murders and drunkenness.
In order to assess what are the causes of organized crime, we have to begin by assessing what organized crime is.
Of these alternatives, community service has been one of the most employed and therefore opened a room for debates with the proponents feeling that the option is a remedy to all the prison problems while [...]
Thus, a DNA match corroborates the fact that the suspect was at the scene of the crime and this evidence can help in establishing a case against the suspects.
J Simpson's car had blood stain on his driveway and the stain was similar to those that were found at the site of the violent crime.
There are those activities that are universally accepted to constitute a crime, however, what might be considered the crime in one society is not necessarily applied in a different society; for instance, looking at a [...]
In this case, there is the need to ensure that the specifics of the statistics are very clear from the start.
There are thirteen victim classifications; the female, the young, the old, the tormentor, the depressed, the lonesome and heartbroken, the wanton, the minorities, the mentally defective, the immigrant, the dull normal, and the blocked, exempted [...]
However, there are no studies to prove that victim precipitation applies in homicides where the victim is a juvenile.argues that, it is important to focus on the role played by the victim on matters involving [...]