To go with those leading factors, I choose rational choice theory. Rational choice theory is defined as a perspective that holds that criminology is the result of conscious choice and that predicts that individuals choose to commit crime when the benefits outweigh the costs of disobeying the law. Rational choice theory originated during the late 18th century with the work of Cesare Beccaria. Since the 18th century the theory has much expanded. It is now put into different perspectives such as deterrence, situational, crime prevention, and routine activity theory. In essays written by Piquero and Tibbetts 2002, it is described how rational choice theory can be applied to a number of criminal behaviors. Organized crime, corporate crime, and violent behavior are among