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

Sociology; Criminology

Are behavioral proscriptions covering potentially serious violations of a group's values, and would probably include strictures against murder, rape, and robbery. See also folkways.

arson

Sociology; Criminology

Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, and so on.

computer crime

Sociology; Criminology

Any violation of a computer crime statute.

Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA)

Sociology; Criminology

An law enforcement agency established under title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1967.

occupational crime

Sociology; Criminology

Any act punishable by law which is committed through opportunity created in the course of an occupation that is legal.

computer-related crime

Sociology; Criminology

Any illegal act for which knowledge of computer technology is involved for its investigation, perpetration, or prosecution.

computer abuse

Sociology; Criminology

Any incident without color of right associated with computer technology in which a victim suffered or could have suffered loss and/or a perpetrator by intention made or could have made gain.