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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organized crime

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful activities of the members of a highly organized, disciplined association engaged in supplying illegal goods and services, including but not limited to gambling, prostitution, ...

software piracy

Sociology; Criminology

The unauthorized and illegal copying of software programs.

psychoanalysis

Sociology; Criminology

The theory of human psychology founded by freud on the concepts of the unconscious, resistance, repression, sexuality, and the oedipus complex.

motor vehicle theft

Sociology; Criminology

The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. This offense category includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, motorscooters, snowmobiles, and so on.

securities fraud

Sociology; Criminology

The theft of money resulting from intentional manipulation of the value of equities, including stocks and bonds. Securities fraud may also include theft from securities accounts and wire fraud.