From this, we see that the criminological theory examines crime, criminals, and the environment in an effort to explain criminal behavior. I chose an article to study and compare from The Journal of Jurisprudence. The article was Drug Legalization: Rescuing Central America from the Claws of Crime. Basically, this article says that within Central America, the drug trade has taken a turn for the worst in Central America. As a result, the people of their society are struck with a lot of crime.
Both Sides to the Argument of Decriminalizing Illegal Narcotics In the last few years a real push has been looming on the idea of legalizing now illegal drugs. The idea is now becoming a hot debate throughout the entire nation, from all walks of life. The idea of decriminalizing illegal narcotics is and will continue be an ongoing conflict. People chose to abuse drugs for many different reasons. One reason comes from Edwin Sutherland's and in simple terms people learn deviant behavior.
Because of this unending drug, the perception of Mexico, a nation which strongly emphasizes Catholic values, has quickly shifted. The drug war has affected the country detrimentally as strong censorship rules have been imposed, the safety and security of its people at risk, and the country’s relations with other countries such as the United States are questionable. Drug trafficking “refers to the sale and distribution of illegal drugs” (Drug Trafficking). It is something that is taken as an offense to many because it is against the law and often displeasing. Drug trafficking, in years past, have been very present in countries like Cuba, where drug lords attempted to run the country.
Kiara Jackson Carol Johnson ENGL 1101/20271 19 February 2013 Kiara Jackson (student) Will Marijuana ever be legalized? A Response to Gore Vidal In the article “Drugs: Case for Legalizing Marijuana” by Gore Vidal, he explains why keeping drugs illegal does not stop some of the root problems that drugs cause in society such as drug addiction and drug trafficking. Drugs are a big problem in society and there are many different ways to approach the problem. Some say that drug users and addicts should be punished; others say that drugs should have medical uses. Still others, such as Vidal, argue that drugs should be legalized and regulated, so that the people of the nation have the freedom to make their own choices.
The extent of gangs/drugs A proliferation in gangs will also mean a growth in drug and violence in our community’s and threatening society in general. There are more than 731,000 active gang members in the United States, most of which are active with drug distribution. Gangs will and have shown themselves notorious and without regard to society and family. Street gangs employ violence to control drug activities and even targeting local businesses with extortion. Violence ensures that members adhere to the gang’s code of conduct.
War on Drugs in Guatemala Oriana Peñaranda Introduction to International Relations 1011 Dr. Charles MacDonald March 23, 2012 The Central American country of Guatemala has experienced the traumatic effects of drug trafficking for about 30 years now and is desperately trying to find solutions to resolve this problem. Drug cartels have taken over large swathes of Guatemala and other Central American countries, fueling some of the highest murder rates in the world. Drug trafficking is a major issue because it threatens the stability, prosperity and peace of the country. The issue of illegal drug trafficking and the violence that comes with it is nothing new to Guatemala. Why does Guatemala suffer from the immense amount of drug trafficking?
Drugs can be important as crime evidence and help lead to an arrest. Crime evidence is important no matter what it is. Drugs are a growing epidemic and things change so often. The names of drugs, how they are used and what form they come in change. Issues may always exist with the collecting, identifying, and preserving of illegal drugs.
Drugs like that harm people and it can cause some people to lose their lives. Drug trafficking also creates violence and chaos at the border. Illegal immigration has many problems, but there are a few solutions to this major issue. First of all, there should be stricter policies at the borders. There should be more guards patrolling the borders to make sure they do not get in.
Are our cities and our governments going to be able to make a change or at least reduce the number of consumers? The flow of drugs into our streets is getting our cities contaminated with thieves, violence and prostitution. The addiction for drugs creates a need that somehow has to be filled. In addition the effect of it doesn’t let the body work nor think in a proper way. Eventually after consuming an unhealthy, extensive amount of drugs, the person would not reason properly and will start to act with a criminal behavior.
The increase in power within the drug cartels makes the future of organized crime seem bleak regarding society, but positive for the OC units themselves. The 1980s brought about many changes in the world of drug trade. The United States government began blocking trades routes from the Caribbean, forcing drug smugglers to take different routes. The new routes ran through the Pacific and Central American isthmus which led smugglers straight to Mexico. Mexicans can smuggle just about anything across the border and upon this realization came the Mexican drug cartel boom.