Social crimes and opportunities for old crimes

• Some modern social crimes were:

  • Tax evasion
  • Using illegal drugs
  • copyright
  • Driving offences
• Drink Driving

  • In 1872, driving a horse-drawn coach while drinking became illegal
  • It became illegal to drive a car while drunk in 1925
  • In 1967, a maximum amount of alcohol was made allowed to enter your bloodstream before driving
• Speeding

  • In the 20th century, the government began to advertise campaigns which highlight the dangers of speeding
  • This made speeding less acceptable to the public
• Taking drugs

  • A large amount of drugs became illegal in 1971 due to the misuse of drugs act
  • People argued drugs should be a personal choice if it does not harm anyone