SOC 170 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Mens Rea, Malum Prohibitum, Actus Reus
27 Sep 2016
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Crime is any act that is punishable under criminal law, considered an offense against society, and is punished by the sanctions such as fines or loss or liberty of life. 1. what models do society use to determine if an act is criminal: consensus model- model based on the morals of society, conflict model- dominant groups in society codify their values into law. To enforce laws and protect society from criminal behavior. To provide and maintain justice, to prevent crime, to control crime through punishment and rehabilitation, and to support crime victims. Keeping society safe by punishing those who commit crimes. Robbery involves weapons, force, or threat of force; while burglary is just breaking and entering with the intent to steal. Homicide encompasses all types of unlawful killing, including murder and suicide. Recidivism is the act of a criminal reentering the system and becoming a chronic offender. Us and state constitutions, statutes, administrative law, and common law.
