How does conflict theory consider deviance and crime?

Crime

Crime denotes acts that violate laws and are punishable by the state or other authority.

Conflict Theory

Generally focuses on large, macro-level structures, such as the relations between classes. It shows how major patterns of inequality in society produce social stability in some circumstances and social change in others. It stresses how members of privileged groups try to maintain their advantages while subordinate groups struggle to increase theirs. It typically leads to the suggestion that eliminating privilege will lower the level of conflict and increase the sum total of human welfare.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or values, which can range from minor infractions to serious crimes.