This can be seen in the criminal justice system to support their claim. The upper class or 1% pass laws designed for their own benefit. These same laws are harmful to the working class. Both groups commit acts of deviance, but the system created by wealthier people defines deviance differently for each group. The criminal justice system judges and punishes each group differently. Additionally, the elite can often afford expensive lawyers. Members of the working class generally do not enjoy these same benefits, which generally causes ciao and deviance within society. That being said, from a conflict theorist's perspective, white collar crimes are easily avoided by financially wealthier and more secure individuals. White-collar crimes are usually committed by upper-class people or people in positions of power, while street crimes are committed by lower-class citizens. Like the strain theory, these crimes are usually committed out of opportunity and tension within a person's life. However, those in a position of power tend to abuse their authority and due to their position get away with it rather than someone from a lower socio-economic background.