Criminology

Criminology

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

Contributors in Criminology

Criminology

The unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who is based and operates entirely within the united states and its territories without foreign direction and whose acts are directed ...

international terrorism

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who has some connection to a foreign power or whose activities transcend national boundaries, against people or property to ...

larceny-theft

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away by stealth of property, other than a motor vehicle, from the possession or constructive possession of another, including attempts.

robbery

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.

larceny

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property other than a motor vehicle from the possession of another, by stealth, without force and without deceit, with intent to permanently deprive the ...

burglary

Sociology; Criminology

I. By the narrowest and oldest definition: the trespassory breaking and entering of the dwelling house of another in the night-time with the intent to commit a felony. Ii. The unlawful entry of any ...