There are many schools of thought to why people commit crime. There is the classical school and the positivist school. The classical school was based on the works of Beccaria and Bentham. The positivist school was based on biological determinism, psychological determinism, and social determinism. In 400 words (6-7 paragraphs) or more discuss the following: Does the classical school provide ALL the answers to why people commit crimes? Why or why not? In reviewing biological determinism, how does physiognomy, phrenology, atavistic stigmata, and somatotype relate to people committing crimes. Provide examples to support your response. After reviewing the different schools of criminality, why do you think people commit crimes?

Adefendant charged with driving while intoxicated pleaded not guilty and insisted on a trial. right before the trial began, he fired his attorney and decided to defend himself. at one point during opening arguments, the defendant began to act like a cat, meowing and chasing an imaginary squirrel out of the courtroom. if no one else raises the issue of the defendant's competency to stand trial, what is the responsibility of the trial judge here? a) the trial judge has no responsibility, because the defendant decided to defend himself. b) the trial judge has no responsibility, because she cannot decide whether the defendant is competent to stand trial. c) the trial judge must raise the issue of competency, because the defendant is representinghimself.d) the trial judge must raise the issue of competency, because the constitution obligates her to do.