AC1.1

Cards (8)

  • Social definition of crime

    Acts that are illegal by law however society sees this as acceptable
  • Legal definition of crime

    An act that breaches the law
  • Actus reus

    A guilty act
  • Mens rea

    A guilty mind
  • Deviancy
    To differ from society's norms
  • Non-court sanctions

    Cautions, conditional cautions, penalty notices
  • Court sanctions

    Custodial sentences, community service, fines, discharge
  • Four main types of sentences
    Prison, community service, fines, discharges