Assignment 1: Crime and Deviance
- Explain the difference between crime and deviance.
- Then, choose a crime and discuss its definition and federal judicial consequences (by using various sources, including the textbook).
- Next, look at the different state laws for the same crime (at least 3) and discuss the definitions and penalties.
- Discuss the different viewpoints on the crime, does each jurisdiction view the criminal act in the same way?
- Then you will write about your opinion regarding whether or not this behavior should be considered a crime or simply a deviant behavior.