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Classical Criminology
Justice administration based on rational principles.
Utilitarian Thinkers
Philosophers advocating for the greatest good.
Cesar Beccaria
Italian nobleman, author of 'On Crimes and Punishment'.
Jeremy Bentham
English philosopher known for hedonistic calculus.
Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Legal principle ensuring presumption of innocence.
Due Process
Fair treatment through the judicial system.
Jury System
Group of citizens deciding legal cases.
Social Contract
Agreement sacrificing freedom for state security.
Just Deserts
Punishment proportionate to the crime committed.
Deterrence
Punishment aimed at preventing future crimes.
Hedonistic Calculus
Decision-making based on pleasure versus pain.
Panopticon
Design for a prison allowing constant surveillance.
Neoclassical Revisions
Adjustments allowing judicial discretion in sentencing.
Rehabilitative Justice
Focus on treating offenders to prevent re-offending.
Law and Order Theory
Emphasizes strict punishment to deter crime.
Three-Strikes Law
Mandatory life sentence after three felony convictions.
Routine Activity Theory
Crimes occur when motivated offenders meet opportunities.
Hot Spots
Areas with high crime rates needing focused prevention.
Feminist Argument
Critique blaming victims rather than addressing offenders.
Corporate Crime
Illegal acts committed by businesses for profit.
Death Penalty
Capital punishment for severe crimes.
Deterministic Sentencing
Fixed punishments based on crime severity.
Judicial Discretion
Judges' ability to make individualized sentencing decisions.
