Is it normal to believe that you would give your life for another.

I'm only responding, in this case to, "But its the money and society that drives criminals."
Most criminals are criminals because they were too lazy to do well in school; even if it is terribly difficult, almost anyone can apply themselves and get an education. Without the education, they turn to "easy money"; drugs, robberies, etc, not the hard work it takes to be a regular wage earner.
It's only desperation if they are lazy; anybody who chooses, can survive on a meager salary and live within their means. It may not be the life they envisioned, but it can be a good, happy life, none the less.