Crime has been written about for centuries with theories blaming evil spirits for unsavory actions committed to blaming weak social bonds. In our current society I can agree that crime is inevitable, there are many factors that can affect why someone may or may not commit a crime. Criminological theory plays a huge role in the criminal justice and judicial systems. Theory allows for a look back on past trends and how they may be applied to current events. Some theories have helped shape our current laws and determine whether changes are needed. Theory also allows an exploration of different aspects of crime as well. The relevancy of theories is also a key factor. Society doesn’t place a high probative value on the spiritualism theory, as
