How is social class related to the potential to be involved in the criminal justice system as either a defendant or victim?

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The higher one's social class, the less likely one will be either a convicted criminal offender or a victim of crime. Upper-class people commit many acts that victimize others, but are often tried in administrative courts when the offense involves white-collar crime. The ability to afford private counsel when accused of a heinous crime also greatly increases one's potential to be found not guilty.

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