Conklin devotes substantial attention to the conflict perspective, arguing that the legal system often serves the interests of the powerful. He posits that laws are often created to control the poor and marginalized, suggesting that "street crime" is punished more harshly than "white-collar crime," despite the latter often causing greater financial and social damage.
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