Category: Crime
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Crime Scene Investigation Effect in Justice System
Abstract Movies have been known to influence popular culture in different parts of the world. Analysts believe that the CSI effect is one of the fruits of popular culture. The argument presented in this paper is that the effect has significantly influenced jurors in such a way that they ask for unnecessary laboratory results, expert…
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White-Collar Crime Description
White-collar crime is among the subtlest, most non-evident, and most impactful types of crime, which affects the population on a scale of millions. An observant person might notice that this type of behavior is prominent in both governmental and corporate structures. It is also important to note that the cases, which become unveiled publicly, do…
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Crime Trends in London and Manchester: 2005 to 2009
The latest annual recap by the Home Office suggests that burglaries and violence around the nation may have at least held steady against the prior 2007/08 financial year, even shrunk slightly. Since the situation doubtless varies markedly across communities and over time, it is worthwhile investigating how the situation on the ground in London and…
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The Crime of Homicide: History and Laws
Introduction Homicide, which can be described as the act of a human being killing another, is a crime that is recognized all over the world. The crime is a common one since many people fall victim every day. Homicide can be of different types depending on the circumstances surrounding the event and the mindset of…
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Crime Scene Safety and Security in the United States
Table of Contents Protective Equipment Types of Hazards Hazards and Investigation Onlookers Walkthrough Death Works Cited Protective Equipment Traditionally, a line between the items used by the first responding officer and the crime scene personnel is drawn. The former must utilize the items such as biohazard bags, bindle paper, barricade tape, and first-aid kits. The…
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Crime Level Investigation in the United States
Table of Contents Abstract Uniform Crime Reports National Crime Victimization Survey Conclusion Reference List Abstract The level of crime in a country can only be established if appropriate criteria for investigating the extent of crime in that particular country are put in place. Two mechanisms that the USA uses to trace the rate of crime…
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Psychological Disorders and How They Promote Crime and Conduct Problems
Table of Contents Introduction Defiant Disorder Conduct Disorder Antisocial Personality Disorder Conclusion References Introduction Psychological disorders are one of the factors that have a significant influence on crime rates. Such disorders as a defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and antisocial personality disorders may cause a great deal of trouble for the community. There are a number…
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Do Increases in Hate Crime Suggest That We Have Become Less Civilized and More Violent?
Table of Contents Introduction Increases in Hate Crime and Public Awareness Hate Crime and Sensitisation to Violence Conclusion Reference List Introduction When prejudices dominate society, it often leads to hate crimes that are also known as bias-motivated crimes. The offenders target their victims based on their belongingness to a particular group. Among the key biases…
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Organized and Transnational Crime in Southeast Asia
Organized and transnational crimes have become a significant concern in Southeast Asia in the past several decades. The region shows high levels of Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and other offenders activities; moreover, the measures to reduce human and drug trafficking along with money laundering have been ineffective, too. This report aims at discussing the types…
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Violent Crime, Its Forms and Patterns
Rape is a sexual assault characterized by penetration into a vagina, anus, or mouth with a penis without the consent of the person. The causes of rape were studied extensively by Lalumière and Lalumière (2005) based on human and non-human behavior. The researchers concluded that rapists are usually not deprived of access to sexual contact…