Yes because reactionary crimes can be seen as less "evil" and crimes done out of reaction may have a meaning behind them thats not as bad as if it were done out of fun or enjoyment. An example is having to hurt someone to protect yourself or being in a position where you have protect others.
Yes,it is important to distinguish reactionary crimes from other types of crimes.
EXPLANATION:
Because reactionary crimes can be perceived as less sinful and violations done due to any reaction may possess a purpose behind them but they are not comparatively as bad as intentional crimes. For example you hurt someone to protect yourself from a criminal activity such as robbery or something like that or you protect someone else from this resulting yourself in a crime.
