Victimless Crimes: Study Guide
Study Notes - CRIME
1.1 -Types of Crimes
Victimless Crimes -
Crimes;
Type |Example |Legislation | |Against the Person |Homicide, assault |The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) | |Economic Offences -against property -White collar crime | larceny, theft, break+enter tax evasion, embezzlement |
The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)
The Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) | |Against the State |treason, sedition |The Australian Constitution
The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) | |Drug Offences |possession, use |Customs Act 1901 (Cth)
The Poisons Act 1966 (NSW)
Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) | |Public order Offences |indecent behaviour, offensive language |Summary Offences Amendment Act 1997 (NSW)
The Crimes Act 1990 (NSW) | |Regularoty Offences |lighting …show more content…
She went outside and a neighbour called an ambulance, At the hospital an operation was deemed necessary, She had lost a lot of blood, she required a blood transfusion and she refused to have it. She said she was a Jehovah's Witness and a transfusion was against her beliefs, She said she'd rather die than have one. She died the following day and it was admitted by the prosecution at the trial that if she had accepted the treatment she would not have died. At the trial a jury found Blaue guilty of manslaughter on the basis of diminished …show more content…
-Some offenders are wrong and dealt with by administrative bodies rather than the criminal legal system. -Administrative bodies tend to have strict liability e.g. RTA. Administrative tend to come from delegated legislation.
3. COERCION: -Meaning to Force -Social order can be created by forcing standards of behaviour -Coercion is applied with harsh penalties in the attempt to deter people from committing crime.
2.2 - Crime Prevention
Situational Crime Prevention:
-This refers to the steps taken to prevent or reduce criminal activity at the place it may occur.
-In doing this it makes it more difficult for criminals to act illegally by increasing the risk of them being caught.
-Often called opportunity reduction
-Doesn't always prevent crime... it shifts the crime to other areas e.g. Dundas to Telopia
Examples:
Video Surveillance Speed Cameras Lights in Dark Alleys Neighbour hood watch
Social Crime Prevention:
-People are products of their environment
-Social crime prevention aims to prevent crime that can arise from social factors
-Socio-economic status can have a direct bearing on criminal
1.1 -Types of Crimes
Victimless Crimes -
Crimes;
Type |Example |Legislation | |Against the Person |Homicide, assault |The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) | |Economic Offences -against property -White collar crime | larceny, theft, break+enter tax evasion, embezzlement |
The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)
The Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) | |Against the State |treason, sedition |The Australian Constitution
The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) | |Drug Offences |possession, use |Customs Act 1901 (Cth)
The Poisons Act 1966 (NSW)
Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) | |Public order Offences |indecent behaviour, offensive language |Summary Offences Amendment Act 1997 (NSW)
The Crimes Act 1990 (NSW) | |Regularoty Offences |lighting …show more content…
She went outside and a neighbour called an ambulance, At the hospital an operation was deemed necessary, She had lost a lot of blood, she required a blood transfusion and she refused to have it. She said she was a Jehovah's Witness and a transfusion was against her beliefs, She said she'd rather die than have one. She died the following day and it was admitted by the prosecution at the trial that if she had accepted the treatment she would not have died. At the trial a jury found Blaue guilty of manslaughter on the basis of diminished …show more content…
-Some offenders are wrong and dealt with by administrative bodies rather than the criminal legal system. -Administrative bodies tend to have strict liability e.g. RTA. Administrative tend to come from delegated legislation.
3. COERCION: -Meaning to Force -Social order can be created by forcing standards of behaviour -Coercion is applied with harsh penalties in the attempt to deter people from committing crime.
2.2 - Crime Prevention
Situational Crime Prevention:
-This refers to the steps taken to prevent or reduce criminal activity at the place it may occur.
-In doing this it makes it more difficult for criminals to act illegally by increasing the risk of them being caught.
-Often called opportunity reduction
-Doesn't always prevent crime... it shifts the crime to other areas e.g. Dundas to Telopia
Examples:
Video Surveillance Speed Cameras Lights in Dark Alleys Neighbour hood watch
Social Crime Prevention:
-People are products of their environment
-Social crime prevention aims to prevent crime that can arise from social factors
-Socio-economic status can have a direct bearing on criminal