CC100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Miami Cannibal Attack, Greater Downtown Miami, Victimless Crime
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Illegal to possess cannabis in canada, the penalties for possession consists of fine or probation. Not considered a serious crime as others describe it as a gateway that leads to further addiction. Criminologist neil boyd in his book high society believes that all drug use should be legalized. Ed shur developed a theory of victimless crimes referring to the acts of adults in which harm themselves but have a little effect on society. Many modern criminologists believe that the sex trade should be legal, and should be protected fully under the canadian charter of rights and freedoms and be free to call the police for assistance. As cannibas is illegal in canada, it is used by millions of people for medical needs. The inforcement for cannabis laws are irregular at best. In concert settings an individual could smoke cannabis and have no fear of rest but the next day could be charged for smoking in a public place.
