Introduction : It’s been discussed in previous articles that since ages the mankind has been establishing societies based on norms, values and beliefs. However, there have always been people with deviant behavior who violate such norms. In modern age, these norms are set in written code and enforced by law, which is said to be criminal law. Any violation of criminal law is known as crime and the person who violates law is known as criminal. There are numerous types/kinds of crime and criminals. However, sociologists and criminologists have classified them into three broad categories, which are discussed in detail below:- Types / Kinds / Classifications of Crime: 1) White Collar Crime: White-Collar Crime is one of the most sophisticated types of crime. When a person, who has been authorized and/or delegated immense power, abuses his power to gain personal, economic or other benefits is known as “While-Collar Crime”. It is the most common type of crime in our s
Bilal M Mirza
Federal Officer | Educationist | Writer