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The use of imprisonment or other means to reduce the likelihood that an offender will be capable of committing future offenses.
Industry:Sociology
The use of biological residue found at the scene of a crime for genetic comparisons in aiding the identification of criminal suspects.
Industry:Sociology
Refers to problems in living which tend to follow from initial victimization.
Industry:Sociology
The unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who is based and operates entirely within the united states and its territories without foreign direction and whose acts are directed at elements of the u. S. Government of population.
Industry:Sociology
The unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who has some connection to a foreign power or whose activities transcend national boundaries, against people or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.
Industry:Sociology
The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away by stealth of property, other than a motor vehicle, from the possession or constructive possession of another, including attempts.
Industry:Sociology
The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Industry:Sociology
The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property other than a motor vehicle from the possession of another, by stealth, without force and without deceit, with intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
Industry:Sociology
I. By the narrowest and oldest definition: the trespassory breaking and entering of the dwelling house of another in the night-time with the intent to commit a felony. Ii. The unlawful entry of any fixed structure, vehicle or vessel used for regular residence, industry or business, with or without force, with intent to commit a felony or larceny.
Industry:Sociology
The unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. See also simple assault.
Industry:Sociology