White Collar Crime Research Paper
Assignment I
Professor Ray Fitzgerald
LEG 200-White Collar Crime in Government, Business, and Labor
February 1, 2013
Supporting White Collar Legislation Our common law crimes are classified as either mala in se or mala prohibita. The mala in se offenses included crimes such as murder, rape, arson and theft (Schubert, 2012). These were crimes that people deemed as naturally bad. The mala prohibita crimes were defined by law to be prohibited. Our state statutes will help define, categorize and organize unlawful acts in today’s society. These statutes are extremely valuable because there are crimes, such as fraud, that are not as obvious to the victims as “naturally” bad crime would be.
Fraud is categorized in the …show more content…
Most forms of white collar crime are committed with the purpose of financial gain in mind. And one might think that the political version would focus on government or state goals rather than for personal gain, but it does not. Political parties are also the focus of political white collar crime.
Upon gaining a seat in office, politicians take on a “win at all costs” mindset. They will do whatever they can to hold onto their seat. With the advantages that come with being a political figure including name recognition, ability to attain grants, implement state programs, and the fact that most people do not like change; politicians are able to accomplish their personal goals as long as they do not cross the quid pro quo policies. Although the practices of such techniques may be value less, this is how the political system maintains a “not” corrupt …show more content…
In my opinion, it is especially highlighted in the presidential campaign processes to include the inauguration. To combat the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on the election process, financing reforms were put in place. Political action committees or PAC’s were established to aid the politicians in backdooring the system. The PAC’s were made up of wealthy elites which funded the candidate they preferred in office. The preferred candidate was usually the incumbent which makes it virtually impossible for an equal campaign run. Persons in office can negotiate with business elites for favorable legislation in return for PAC support. The financing of elections is draws a fine line between what should be defined as legal and illegal. Tactics used are shady, although not deemed, illegal.
There exist forms of white collar crime in all branches of the government, more so in the judicial and legislative branches including corruption in state government. In the legislative branch, those use and have used their positions to avoid arrests, paid for personal expenses using tax payers money, and have used government resources for personal interests. Without a lengthy and costly investigation it is very difficult to catch the politician using such resources for personal
Professor Ray Fitzgerald
LEG 200-White Collar Crime in Government, Business, and Labor
February 1, 2013
Supporting White Collar Legislation Our common law crimes are classified as either mala in se or mala prohibita. The mala in se offenses included crimes such as murder, rape, arson and theft (Schubert, 2012). These were crimes that people deemed as naturally bad. The mala prohibita crimes were defined by law to be prohibited. Our state statutes will help define, categorize and organize unlawful acts in today’s society. These statutes are extremely valuable because there are crimes, such as fraud, that are not as obvious to the victims as “naturally” bad crime would be.
Fraud is categorized in the …show more content…
Most forms of white collar crime are committed with the purpose of financial gain in mind. And one might think that the political version would focus on government or state goals rather than for personal gain, but it does not. Political parties are also the focus of political white collar crime.
Upon gaining a seat in office, politicians take on a “win at all costs” mindset. They will do whatever they can to hold onto their seat. With the advantages that come with being a political figure including name recognition, ability to attain grants, implement state programs, and the fact that most people do not like change; politicians are able to accomplish their personal goals as long as they do not cross the quid pro quo policies. Although the practices of such techniques may be value less, this is how the political system maintains a “not” corrupt …show more content…
In my opinion, it is especially highlighted in the presidential campaign processes to include the inauguration. To combat the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on the election process, financing reforms were put in place. Political action committees or PAC’s were established to aid the politicians in backdooring the system. The PAC’s were made up of wealthy elites which funded the candidate they preferred in office. The preferred candidate was usually the incumbent which makes it virtually impossible for an equal campaign run. Persons in office can negotiate with business elites for favorable legislation in return for PAC support. The financing of elections is draws a fine line between what should be defined as legal and illegal. Tactics used are shady, although not deemed, illegal.
There exist forms of white collar crime in all branches of the government, more so in the judicial and legislative branches including corruption in state government. In the legislative branch, those use and have used their positions to avoid arrests, paid for personal expenses using tax payers money, and have used government resources for personal interests. Without a lengthy and costly investigation it is very difficult to catch the politician using such resources for personal