What are some similarities and differences between the two.
2006-09-19 06:06:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They are both theives
2006-09-19 06:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cocoabutta98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A professional thief does it for a living
An amateur is someone who doesn't
2006-09-19 06:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, the profession commit the crime based on a logical and rational cost-benefit analysis. What are the risks of getting caught, and the fixed costs of the job, versus the possible payoff.
The amateur, on the other hand, often makes impulsive decisions based on emotional thrills, pure greed, and without fully considering the possible risks if things go bad.
Both are choosing to break the law. The professional deliberately and calmly, the amateur often not...
2006-09-19 06:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Professional thief is the one who steals for making money. Amateur thief is the one who steals for fun or helping theft victims find their missing stuff. Like Nick Velvet :)
2006-09-19 06:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by Harry thePotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u are professional everybody knows you are a thief ,but nobody says anything to you. but i u are an amateur police , goverment and the justece always with you to stop. and 1st u will not be in prison 2nd: u are still there
2006-09-19 06:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by CoolBoy19 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, that's an interesting question....
Professional thieves tend to be aware of the legal courses of the crime, so they are more cautious then amateur thieves.
Amateur thieves tend to steal for several reasons; drug habits, thrill-seeking, or even as a statement for some perceived wrong.
Most professional thieves are creatures of opportunity, not seeking to use violence to secure their plunder.
Amateur thieves tend to act aggressively and use too much force in the commission of their crimes.
Apparently thieves in general tend to have a motivation to steal other people's property in an effort to profit.
Most thieves are creatures of opportunity, stealing what is perceived to not be well-guarded and easy to steal.
Most thieves do not think that what they are doing is wrong, but instead make excuses for their actions, like the person deserved it or they wouldn't miss it.
2006-09-19 16:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by Talon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both steal.
The difference is the professional thief steals only high value items and is rarely caught.
2006-09-19 06:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by Chronic Observer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why answer.? You just covered it with your question.
2006-09-19 06:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋