was not considered a crime in the United States until the 1970s, and did not formally become crime in all
50 states until 1993.
Cost of White-Collar Crime
$660 billion annualy
General Deterrence
uses the concept of handing down harsh punishment to persuade other society members from
committing similar crimes, whereas specific deterrence attempts to make an example of an individual for
committing additional crimes or not complying with court orders
Yakuza
Members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The yakuza are notorious for
their strict codes of conduct and very organized nature. They have a large presence in the Japanese
media and operate internationally with an estimated 103,000 members
Alcohol's Relation to Crime
The United States Department of Justice showed nearly 4 in 10 violent crimes and fatal motor vehicle
accidents involve alcohol.
Number of Prosecutions for Treason
Treason is difficult to prove in court because of the prosecution must show overt actions, which is why
there are fewer than 40 prosecutions for treason in the entire history of the United States.
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO)
A federal law that criminalizes illegal activities committed by organized crime members.
Five elements:
Unlawful activity involving an enterprise
Qualifying acts of racketeering activity
Showing of a pattern of such activity
Effect upon interstate commerce
The commission of the prohibited acts
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is Title 9 of the organized crime and control act
of 1970.
Specific Deterrence
, attempts to make an example of an individual for committing additional crimes or not complying with
court orders
New York's Specialized Domestic Violence Court
developed in 1966. Was the first specialized domestic violence court.
Mass Murder
involves killing 3 or more persons at a single scene with no cooling-off period
Serial Murder
is usually reserved for events in which an individual kills a number of individuals over the course of time.
The cooling-off period between killings can range from days to years, but the distinction of a cool-off
period is what makes serial killing unique from multiple killers
Spree Murder
refers to the killing of three or more individuals without any cooling-odd period, usually 2 or more
different location
Russian Mafia and Human Trafficking
In 2002, the Russian mafia earned annual revenues of $7 billion a year from human trafficking. Unlike
other criminal groups, russian organized crime consists of several ethnic groups such as Armenian,
Chechen, Georgian, Jewish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Tatar, and Ukrainian from the territory the former Soviet
Union.
A dominant Russian organized crime group is known as the Vory, which developed among individuals in
Soviet prison camp.
The definition of human trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining
of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act in which a commercial sex act is induced by force,
fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act is under 18, regardless of whether
the elements of force, fraud, or coercion are involved.
Coercion is a principal tool in the human trafficker's handbook in order for victims to remain under their
control.
Most Common Stolen Vehicles:
Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla
Chevrolet Silverado
Characteristics of a Well Skilled Professional Burglar
often gain experience and skill through the years, including technical competence, maintenance of
personal integrity, limited financial success, specialization in a specific type of burglary, and the ability to
avoid prison sentences.
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