2007-03-16 01:26:37 · 16 answers · asked by Live Life 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There isn't such a thing as a victimless crime, because if there wasn't a victim then it wouldn't be a crime in the first place. However, the victim is actually the morality in society, but do not affect somone directly by physical harm, loss of property/monies, etc. Examples of those would be:
Drug addiction- other people are affected, but not directly.
Gambling- in some states is illegal
Prostitution
J-walking & other misc traffic crimes not moving violations
Suicide- There is no victim, because they are deceased
2007-03-16 08:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by lovemytc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Victimless crimes by definition are ones in which the illegal act does not infringe upon the rights of another person. (Burglary, murder, car theft - all have victims)
Prostitution and illicit drug crimes are the two most debated victimless crimes because the current law policy is based on morals and not reports of victims. Whether or not they are actually victimless though is a matter of debate.
2007-03-16 01:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by sapphirafire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A victimless crime is where something is considered against the law but does not harm anyone involved.
The only crime that comes to my mind right now is prostitution. Selling sex is illegal just about everywhere in the US but if you stop and think, the participants are not harmed at all. The prostitute is making money and the guy or girl that is paying the prostitute is getting a good time.
2007-03-16 01:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by Just Me 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Smoking a joint. Growing your own pot on your own land for your own use.
I had very good friend that was an Attorney, some punk set him up and left a bag in his car, he was disbarred. He was a victim of a victimless crime.
A chick that accepts or states a price for company, prostitute/client, is a victimless crime.
Building a car that gets 100mpg or per charge.
When my riding mower crossed six inches onto a neighbors grass was a victimless crime.
Suicide
Barking dogs
Crossing a street
2007-03-16 01:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some say there are no victimless crimes a prostitute may be forced to do what she is doing or a runaway may find themselves in a dangerous situation. Eventually someone always pays for crime wheather it be the taxpayers or the individuals.
2007-03-16 02:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Victimless crimes Are when there is no clear cut victim except society as a whole. Prostitution, illegal gambling, illegal drug usage etc. etc. are all examples of "Victimless Crimes".
2007-03-16 01:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A victimless crime is behavior of an individual which is forbidden by law, but which does not violate nor significantly threaten the rights of other individuals.
-Blasphemy
-Flag desecration
-Gambling.
-Suicide
-Downloading songs or movies off the Interent
2007-03-16 17:06:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
victimless crimes are generally crimes against "society". These include prostitution, criminal possession of weapons, criminal possession of drugs, sale of drugs, etc...
The distinguishing factor is there isn't a victim per se.
2007-03-16 01:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by cramer.fan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say that there are no victimless crimes. There is always someone that is affected by a crime.
2007-03-16 01:34:55 · answer #9 · answered by bildymooner 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
A crime that is illegal due to circumstance, as opposed to the usual disruption of somebody's life. The main crime I can think of that fits in with this description is child pornography, discounting those who make it. Aside from the perverted nature, there's nobody being directly harmed.
2007-03-16 01:38:23 · answer #10 · answered by Huey Freeman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋