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crime
In ordinary language, a crime is an unlawful act punishable by a state or other authority. The term "crime" does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition, though statutory definitions have been provided for certain purposes. The most popular view is that crime is a category created by law; in other words, something is a crime if declared as such by the relevant and applicable law. One proposed definition is that a crime or offence (or criminal offence) is an act harmful not only to some individual or individuals but also to a community, society or the state ("a public wrong"). Such acts are forbidden and punishable by law.
The notion that acts such as murder, rape and theft are to be prohibited exists worldwide. What precisely is a criminal offence is defined by criminal law of each country. While many have a catalogue of crimes called the criminal code, in some common law countries no such comprehensive statute exists.
The state (government) has the power to severely restrict one's liberty for committing a crime. In modern societies, there are procedures to which investigations and trials must adhere. If found guilty, an offender may be sentenced to a form of reparation such as a community sentence, or, depending on the nature of their offence, to undergo imprisonment, life imprisonment or, in some jurisdictions, execution.
Usually, to be classified as a crime, the "act of doing something criminal" (actus reus) must – with certain exceptions – be accompanied by the "intention to do something criminal" (mens rea).
While every crime violates the law, not every violation of the law counts as a crime. Breaches of private law (torts and breaches of contract) are not automatically punished by the state, but can be enforced through civil procedure.
I read this stuff, and I am reminded of some of my former business travel to third-world locations, precautions people took, and even how are homes are designed with walls and gates facing the street...
Story: https://www.thedailybeast.com/death-of-jacqueline-avant-wife-of-clarence-avant-in-beverly-hills-home-not-a-random-attack-police-say
Glad they caught the perp but the story reveals why Glock is the most returned handgun in America. Not safe that even a criminal in the act of committing a...
Did the Idaho legislature make a mistake?
It looks like Idaho passed the law she is referring to - did they improve it before it passed?
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 101 – Idaho State Legislature
Lots of other good videos on her channel.
Buh-buh-buh-buh-but the people I voted for promised that assault weapons and hi capacity magazine bans would solve all of our gun violence problems...
Baltimore: More Gun Control, More Crime
I often use the site http://www.city-data.com/ to look up information on various communities.
They have a plethora of statistics on every town in America and often the results are surprising. Earlier today, my girlfriend said that her sister was planning on moving to Lafayette, IN since our...
I was just looking at an app that shows local crime over the last week and was surprised how much crime there was.
There was a fellow saying in another thread that statistically it’s unlikely poeple would need to carry a gun. But this one area alone in Portland had four reported shootings in...
Right in time for Christmas (or The Holidays, for the PC crowd).
How to....shut down an entire Airport.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/world/europe/gatwick-airport-drones.html
LOL.....maybe it's high time that drones were "regulated" like guns? You know, someone might misuse one.
Then...
Well you been a member on this site, or any other site you've no doubt heard the discussions of one should open carrier concealed carry. That's not what I'm asking or discussing in this topic. It's more the statement.
To see whether affects a firearm have in the possession of a person, we have...
‘Red flag’ gun law should include minors, Washington state prosecutors say
Insane!
Edit: I just want to make sure everybody understands what this article is about. There is a movement to interpret the red flag laws so that they can remove guns from citizens who aren't even the target of the...
Hey guys, just reaching out to the community here, my vehicle was stolen last night. 1999 black Honda CRV Plate# XDZ 314. Stolen in Cedar Hills area of Washington County.
Police report# 50-182010219.
DM me if you see it! Thank you!
After attacks, these North Texas women found security in the weapon they once feared
Good video and an interesting story where an early victim of serial rapist gave up on a chance to use his own firearm against him when he made a tactical error because she didn't know how to use a firearm. She...