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    Main assumptions of Strain Theory and its contributions to understanding crime In general‚ a group of theories‚ called Strain Theory‚ contends that most people in society share the same goals of achieving wealth and success. But in every society there is division between lower class and their wealthier counterparts. Those people from lower class don’t have the same opportunities that those from upper class do. As a result‚ lower class gets frustrated because they are not able to achieve upper

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    Legal Studies Part I – Crime 1. The Nature Of Crime The Meaning of Crime A crime is defined as “any act or omission of duty that results in harm to society‚ and which is punishable by the state” The Elements of Crime: Actus Reus‚ Mens Rea There are two elements which must be present for a ‘crime’ to be committed: 1. Actus Reus: The Guilty Act – The act is carried out or performed‚ or an omission of an act which should have been done takes place. 2. Mens Rea: The Guilty Mind – Intent

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    Problem Identification The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 was created to solve the problem of high crime. To deal with the crime problem in our nation‚ there must be a balance approach between getting tough on the hard-core violent offenders‚ and prevention and treatment for nonviolent offenders‚ all within the context of punishment. The major crimes that were going on in 1994 were the war on drugs‚ gun violence‚ and juvenile violence(book‚ pg.470). It was suggested that police

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    depending upon such factor. Although Mughal Jaali patterns could not be identified anywhere in traditional painted textiles of India‚ but looking around the contemporary trends and practices‚

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    PATTERNS IN NATURE QUESTIONS 1) State the cell theory 2) Outline the contributions of Robert Hooke and Robert Brown plus several others 3) Discuss how these developments helped to advance the cell theory Robert Brown’s microscope Robert Hooke’s microscope Transmission electron microscope Modern light microscope Scanning electron microscope 4) Describe evidence to support the cell theory 5) Discuss the significance of technological advances to developments

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    elsewhere‚ assess the usefulness of labelling theory in explaining crime and deviance. (21 marks) Labelling theorists are concerned with how and why certain people and actions come to be labelled as criminal or deviant‚ and what effects this has on those who are labelled as such. As stated in Item A‚ labelling theory is focused with how individuals construct society based on their interactions with each other. Becker emphasises the significance of crime being a social construct; an action only becomes

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    "All men have crimes‚ and most of them are hidden". Do you agree with this statement? As a matter of fact‚ in this modernization and globalization era‚ many people go against the laws to commit the immoral activities such as kidnapping‚ murdering and drug dealing because they are self-centered and they do not care about others’ feeling. Why do people commit crime? Normally‚ people commit crimes because that is what they want to do. Criminal behaviour is a matter of choices. Today‚ there are many

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    discussed. Also in this paper the discussion on how crime‚ twin studies‚ adoption studies‚ and testosterone studies are linked to genetics will be discussed. This essay will show some of the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence that is linked to genetics and crime. I will also be giving my feelings on whether or not I agree with police departments using these findings‚ or if they should dismiss such findings. The link between genetics and crimes is a very contentious topic when it comes to

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    Theme : Solution to a Malaysian Problem DRAFT 1 The Role of The Individual in Preventing and Reducing the Criminal Offences in Kuala Lumpur‚ Malaysia. Crime has always becoming a major issue in Malaysia. Crime statistics compiled by Habibullah and Baharom in 2008 showed that the crime rates in Malaysia in the last three decades (1973-2003) rose between 1 to 8% per year. Things are getting worst if none of the party was taking action in curbing this problem. Individual’s role is the most significant

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    Bloodstain Patterns Function of bloodstain pattern analysis Bloodstain pattern interpretation/analysis has been around for many years but has only really been recognized in the past several decades. This interpretation/analysis is like a very important tool that an investigator or forensic scientist may use to help them better understand what happened or what did not happen in a case where there was bloodshed. Discoverable through the examination of bloodstain pattern The information

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