Crime

In ordinary language, the term crime denotes an unlawful act punishable by a state. 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.

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Police: Violent crime rate dips

Gainesville Daily Register 21 Jul 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation collects data from law enforcement as part of its Unified Crime Reporting program to gain knowledge about criminal activity across the United States ... Phillips said the department believes that its focused enforcement efforts are responsible, at least in part, for the decrease in criminal activity....

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After 15 years, thieves behind French heist surface in Serbia

The Times of India 21 Jul 2018

Between 1999 and 2015, these criminals are thought to have carried out at least 380 armed robberies, targeting high-end jewellery stores and snatching 334 million euros ($391 million) worth of loot, Interpol says ... But there is also "the cult of the criminal within society, the tough guys", he said ... "Such a lifestyle requires a lot of money, which they spend quickly and then return to their criminal activities," he added....

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Willacy drug raid nets five arrests at mobile home

Valley Morning Star 21 Jul 2018

Reyes Garcia, who was leasing the mobile home, faces charges of possession of a control substance, possession of marijuana, engaging in organized criminal activity and two counts of child endangerment because two children were in the trailer, Maj ... The four face charges of possession of a control substance, possession of marijuana and engaging in organized criminal activity, Garcia said....

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The Chances of Donald Trump Being Charged With Crimes Just Increased Exponentially

Democratic Underground 21 Jul 2018

By saying she intends to hold people accountable Understood seems to imply that she will seek criminal prosecution if they become aware of violations of New York law ... If the Department of Taxation turns up criminal activity they will refer it to the state attorney generals office for possible prosecution. Underwood still has not committed to a criminal investigation or any criminal charges against the Trumps at this time....

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Police busts flesh trade racket, seals house

The Siasat Daily 21 Jul 2018

Hyderabad. Mr. Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat, Commissioner of Police, Rachakonda informed that a house was sealed in Meerpet wherein flesh trade was going on. Four persons who were involved in this criminal activity were arrested. They had taken the house on rent for this purpose. In order to curb such unlawful activity, police approached Special Executive Magistrate, Ranga Reddy and got orders for sealing the house. –Siasat News ... ....

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Libre: Bloody week

Sun Star 21 Jul 2018

The worst part is that some of these hired killers are former law enforcers, if they are not still active in the service. Criminality is a cancer in society ... But civil society has put in place a justice system to protect citizens from criminals and to make communities safe....

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DC group backs petition to remove Trump Hotel's liquor license based on 'moral character'

The Hill 21 Jul 2018

... in June with the city's Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration against the Trump hotel, arguing that president's “long history of telling lies" and "failure to abide by the law and to repudiate associations with known criminals" were grounds for the license's cancellation ... “Now, if there is criminal activity, that is different,” Tinpe said....

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Yale prof calls on libs to hide illegal aliens

Fox News 21 Jul 2018

Law professor Gregg Gonsalvez calls on progressives to hide illegal immigrants from ICE, saying it would be an would be 'civil disobedience,' rather than aiding and abetting criminal activity. #Tucker ... ....

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Upland Borough Councilman Found Guilty Of Orchestrating Kickback Scheme, Planting Hidden Cameras

CBS Sports 21 Jul 2018

Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook . Twitter. UPLAND BOROUGH, Pa ... Edward M ... Credit. (CBS3) ... Altogether, Mitchell was convicted of six counts of theft by deception, 12 counts of criminal conspiracy, 18 counts of bribery and six counts of restricted activities....

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Long Beach police receive grant to help in fight against alcohol-related crime

Press Telegram 21 Jul 2018

A $100,000 grant will be used to help reduce the number of alcoholic-beverage sales to minors, obviously intoxicated patrons and illegal solicitations of alcohol, and other criminal activities ... Other funding will be used for operational purposes....

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Heroin killed British rugby players in Lanka

The News International 21 Jul 2018

COLOMBO ... Both developed breathing difficulties after their night out ... “The deaths are not due to any criminal activity, but I order the police to arrest those responsible for selling drugs to them,” Jayaratne said ... ....

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Delco borough councilman convicted of kickback scheme

Philadelphia Daily News 21 Jul 2018

Edward M. Mitchell, 75, of Upland, was convicted after a four-day jury trial of 18 counts of bribery, 12 counts of criminal conspiracy, six counts of theft by deception, and six counts of restricted activities. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 14 ... ....

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Illegal marijuana growing operation shut down in St. Clair County

The Voice 21 Jul 2018

The St. Clair County Drug Task Force shut down an illegal marijuana and butane hash oil manufacturing site in Wales Township Thursday ... Thursday ... Clair County Intervention and Detention Center ... “We will continue to arrest those who break the law, whether it involves marijuana or any other criminal activity.” ... ....

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