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What is the study of criminology |
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Answer» Criminology is the study of why crime is COMMITED. Crimes are commited for many reasons: social factors, circumstances, and opportunies. Types of CrimesCrimes against a person ⇒ to commiting violent crimes that harm a person directly. Examples: ⇒ murder, harrassment, and assault. Crimes against property ⇒ Damaging or taking a victim's property. Examples: ⇒ burglary, STEALING, and arson. Crimes against public SAFETY ⇒ Endangering the community. Examples: ⇒ disorderly, conduct, drug crimes, and illegal possession of firearms. Attempting and ASSISTING CrimeAssisting a criminal ⇒ Aiding and abetting a criminal, serving as an ACCOMPLICE, and being a part of a criminal organization. Attempting a crime ⇒ Intending and preparing to carry out an crime. |
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