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Crime
Behaviour that violates laws and is punishable by the government.
Summary Crime
Low level crimes, similar to misdemeanour.
Hybrid Crime
Offences that can be prosecuted either as summary or indictable, allowing for flexibility in legal proceedings.
Indictable Crime
High level crimes, similar to felonies.
Deviance
Actions or behaviours that violate social norms, which may not necessarily be illegal.
Difference between Crime and Deviance
Crime is defined by legal statutes resulting in formal sanctions, while deviance includes a broader range of behaviours disapproved by society that may not always lead to legal consequences.
What did Beccaria believe about criminals?
Criminals put a lot of thought into their crimes and weigh the consequences of their actions.
What was Beccaria's contribution to criminology?
He created modern day criminology systems and proposed laws and harsh punishments to deter rational criminals.
What percentage of crimes are committed by males?
80% of crimes are committed by males.
Average age of a criminal in Canada?
17.5 or 18 years old, varies.
What is the crime rate trend?
The crime rate has decreased.
What race tends to commit the most crimes?
White, but this can change due to geography.
What is the definition of a crime?
Behaviour that violates laws and is punishable by the government.
