CCJS 105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Fidel Castro, Crime In The United States, Main Source
19 Aug 2018
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A continuing criminal enterprise that works rationally to profit from illicit activities often in great public demand. Its continuing existence is maintained through the use of force, threats, and/or corruption of police officials. Major difference between corporate and organized crime is that corporate criminals are created from the opportunities available to them in companies organized around doing legitimate business. Organized crime offenders must be accomplished criminals before they enter such groups. Corporate make crime out of business and organized make business out of crime. La cosa nostra: an organized crime group of italian/sicilian origins, also commonly referred to as the mafia. Formal structure which differentiates organized crime groups from others. Structured in a hierarchy reflecting levels of power and specialization. Commission: a national ruling body of la cosa nostra consisting of the bosses of the five new. York families and four bosses from other important families.
