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Fraud or embezzlement that occurs within or against financial institutions that are insured or regulated by the U.S. Government. Financial institution fraud may include commercial loan fraud, check fraud, counterfeit negotiable instruments, mortgage fraud, check kiting, and false credit applications.
behavior theory
an approach to understanding human activity which holds that behavior is determined by consequences it produces for the individual.
biological theories
of criminology maintain that the basic determinants of human behavior, including criminality, are constitutionally or physiologically based and often inherited.
born criminals
individuals who are born with a genetic predilection toward criminality.
bourgeoisie
in Marxian theory, the class of people which owns the means of production.
broken windows thesis
a perspective on crime causation which holds that physical deterioration in an area leads to increased concerns for personal safety among area residents, and to higher crime rates in that area.
bulletin board system
(BBS) a computer accessible by telephone used like a bulletin board to leave messages and files for other users.
burglary
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.
burglary (UCR)
the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft.
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