Victimless Crimes

Human deviance is not only a local problem but one that spans across the ocean causing significate harm requiring criminologist to seek answers to this social phenomenon not only locally but on a global level. The very nature of deviance describes the violations of social norms and laws that are often customary within the cultural environment. However, prostitution and drug crimes are often viewed as victimless crimes because it is believed these crimes do not cause harm to innocent victims; although, might ask whether or not public crimes are victimless. Such acts are founded in deeds of prostitution and drugs related to national and international crime networks. These acts are all influenced by the political, economic, and social relations intertwined
Illegal practices happen because of supply and demand hidden by both legal and illegal business transactions such as tax evasion for the illegal trade of goods and service on a local and global level. Money laundering is sought out due to profit margins made when criminals avoid paying taxes on legitimate proceeds from illegal activities. Worldwide, money laundering amounts to around 1 trillion per year associated with drug money, bribery, corruption, extortion, embezzlement, and criminal activity (Adel, et al., 2013). Once the dirty money is obtained, it can be used to create legitimate businesses controlled by criminal organizations to support their illegal activities. In fact, the primary source of income of gangs such as the Latin Kings is obtained through money laundering practices and drug distribution while committing theft and various violent crimes (Alder et al., 2013, p.152).The Gangster Disciples have also committed similar criminal acts, but their violations also include prostitution rings (Alder et al., 2013,