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Law Ch 5

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nature of a crime

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Law Ch 5

crime
A violation of law which is an offense against the state and generally punishable by some form of penalty which could include prison or jail time. Crimes are defined as serious felonies or less serious misdemeanors. A violation of law which only has a monetary penalty is not a crime per se, but an infraction.
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crimeA violation of law which is an offense against the state and generally punishable by some form of penalty which could include prison or jail time. Crimes are defined as serious felonies or less serious misdemeanors. A violation of law which only has a monetary penalty is not a crime per se, but an infraction.
criminal law the body of law dealing with crimes and their punishment

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