Types of Crime (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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How many main approaches classify crimes?
How many main approaches classify crimes?
Three
Division A: Crimes against person - purpose
Division A: Crimes against person - purpose
Protecting individuals from harm
Division C: Drug offences - purpose
Division C: Drug offences - purpose
Protecting society
Cyber-crime
Cyber-crime
Crime where computers/ICT use is essential & central
Another term for prejudice motivated crime
Another term for prejudice motivated crime
Hate crimes
Organised crime
Organised crime
Crime by syndicates in planned, ongoing manner
Age range for juvenile offenders
Age range for juvenile offenders
10 to 18 years
White-collar crime
White-collar crime
Crime by people in government, business or corporate world
Indictable offence
Indictable offence
Serious offence heard in County/Supreme Court with judge & jury
Summary offence
Summary offence
Minor offence heard in Magistrates' Court by magistrate alone