Criminal Justice System

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Criminal Justice System

Crime is a part of society's daily routine. Crime can directly affect a person, place, or any witnesses of the said incident. Crime is defined as "conduct in violation of the criminal laws of the state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction, for which there is no legally acceptable justification or excuse." (Defining Crime, 2011)

Crime is usually categorized as either a property or personal crime. Personal crimes include crimes of violence such as murder and robbery. With a personal crime you will have a perpetrator and a victim. Property crimes are just that, crimes against a piece of property where there is no use or threat of force against a person. The most common crime types are violent crimes, white collar and...