Criminology

Criminology

The scientific study of the nature and causes of crime, the behavior of criminals, and the criminal-justice system.

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Criminology

second-degree murder

Sociology; Criminology

Criminal homicide which is unplanned, and which is often described as a "crime of passion. "

first degree murder

Sociology; Criminology

Criminal homicide which is planned or involves premeditation.

serial murder

Sociology; Criminology

Criminal homicide which involves the killing of several victims in three or more separate events.

drug-related crimes

Sociology; Criminology

Crimes in which drugs contribute to the offense (excluding violations of drug laws).

cybercrime

Sociology; Criminology

Crime committed with the use of computers, or via the manipulation of digital forms of data. Another term for computer crime.

victim-witness assistance programs

Sociology; Criminology

Counsel victims, orient them to the justice process, and provide a variety of other services such as transportation to court, child care during court appearances, and referrals to social service ...

expert systems

Sociology; Criminology

Computer hardware and software which attempt to duplicate the decision-making processes used by skilled investigators in the analysis of evidence and in the recognition of patterns which such ...