Create a definition of what is deviant based upon your readings and research (do not provide Webster or Wikipedia dictionary for the definition).

Next, make the distinction between "deviance" and "crime". Provide an example of something that is considered deviant behavior and NOT criminal behavior OR something that is criminal behavior but NOT deviant behavior. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research one (1) criminal case from your state in which authorities found the defendant to be engaging in deviant behavior. Next, identify the type of deviant behavior in which the defendant was engaged, and specify at least one characteristic of the defendant's behavior that likely led the authorities to consider his or her actions deviant. Justify your position.

Be sure to include a minimum of two outside sources for your post using APA format, in-text citations, and a reference list.

MUST use APA format which requires in-text citations and a reference list (examples of APA links are available under Student Center).

Use sources from within the last 5 to 7 years.

Refrain from personal pronouns ("I", "me", "we", etc.) in your initial posts.

Be sure to answer what is asked of you thoroughly.