People Break Laws Every Day And Often Without Thinking

People Break Laws Every Day And In Many Cases Without Thinking About

People break laws every day and, in many cases, without thinking about it. Have you ever broken a law? Have you ever thrown an egg at a house? Have you ever done anything that would leave you subject to criminal prosecution? For this first discussion, you will introduce yourself to your peers and discuss what makes a person a criminal.

Complete the following in your initial post: In your first paragraph, introduce yourself to your classmates by answering the following: Who are you, and what do you do? Why are you interested in criminal justice? Do you have any professional background related to criminology? In your second paragraph, based on the resources in this module, explain what you believe to be the definition of a criminal. Consider the following: Is anyone who breaks a law a criminal? What is deviance? What is the difference between deviant behavior and criminal behavior? In each of your two peer responses, choose peers whose explanation is different from your own. Consider the differences in your responses. Was there anything they cited that you may not have considered? Always remember to be respectful when replying to peers, even if you do not agree with their stance or rationale.

Paper For Above instruction

Hello everyone, my name is Alex Johnson, and I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in criminology. I work part-time as a security officer at a local community center, which sparked my interest in understanding criminal behavior and the justice system. My background in criminology is limited to my academic coursework, but I am eager to deepen my knowledge of what constitutes criminal behavior and how society responds to it.

Based on the resources in this module, I believe a criminal is anyone who violates established laws and regulations enacted by governmental authorities. The legal system designates certain behaviors as criminal, and individuals who engage in these behaviors are considered criminals. However, not everyone who breaks a law may see themselves as a criminal, especially if they do not perceive their actions as harmful or wrongful. Regarding deviance, it refers to behavior that violates social norms that may not necessarily be codified into law. The distinction between deviant behavior and criminal behavior lies in the severity and legal backing; while all criminal behaviors are considered deviant, not all deviant acts are criminal. For example, unconventional fashion choices might be deviant but not criminal. The societal response to deviance and crime varies depending on cultural norms and legal definitions, which is an area I find particularly intriguing.

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