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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Bank of Italy Calls Bitcoin Useless, Risky and Inefficient

Coin Idol 24 Mar 2019

Many criminals have taken advantage of cryptos to run their illegal activities such as funding terrorism such as al-Qaeda, money laundering, supporting prostitution, drugs, sex etc. Crypto Fanatics Involvement in Illicit Activities ... enthusiasts are engaged in malicious activities....

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Legislation moving in Lansing could change local law enforcement handling of civil asset forfeitures

Royal Oak Daily Tribune 24 Mar 2019

The criminal charge, marijuana possession with intent to distribute, was eventually dismissed after a judge ruled police failed to establish probable cause for the raid of Barnes' property ... “No one should profit from criminal activity, but don’t call me a criminal until I am convicted,” Lucido said....

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State-sponsored cyberattacks on banks on the rise

Deccan Chronicle 24 Mar 2019

“Now banks have to defend against not only cyber criminals and politically-motivated disruptions, usually of a ... State-sponsored attacks refer to operations that include direct nation-state activity and proxy activity carried out by criminals and so-called hacktivists....

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Adam Schiff: There's Still ‘Significant Evidence’ That President Donald Trump Colluded With Russia

The Daily Beast 24 Mar 2019

“There's a difference between compelling evidence of collusion and whether the special counsel concludes that he can prove beyond a reasonable doubt the criminal charge of conspiracy,” he said. Schiff maintained that impeachment remains on the table if the report indicates criminal activity on the part of the president....

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POLICE REPORT: Local authorities report 17 arrests

The Lufkin News 24 Mar 2019

Candice Michelle Yarbrough, 40, of Lufkin, possession of a controlled substance and warrants for driving with invalid license, no driver’s license, no insurance and expired license plates; Chance Daniel Richey, 33, of Lufkin, engaging in organized criminal activity warrant; Billy ......

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Cyprus arrests Turkish Kurd terror suspect wanted by Germany

Journal Gazette 24 Mar 2019

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus' government spokesman says authorities have arrested a Turkish Kurd against whom Germany has launched criminal proceedings for "terrorist activities." ... ....

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Demand Lisa Pardo Resign As Grapevine-Colleyville ISD President

The Petition Site 24 Mar 2019

Citizens should demand that Lisa resign from the board. This is criminal activity. ....

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Congress urged to repeal law requiring bigger plates for MCs

Journal Online 24 Mar 2019

He pointed out that law’s intention is to curb the activities of riding-in-tandem criminals ... “Ang dapat pagtuunan ng pansin ng mga awtoridad ay dagdagan ang police visibility at patibayin pa ang pagbabantay laban sa mga riding-in-tandem na criminal elements, at hulihin at ipakulong ang mga ito ... View the discussion thread. ....

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13 terror financiers in J-K identified: Officials

Deccan Herald 24 Mar 2019

The official said these are in turn used to instigate and lure misguided youths to resort to anti-India activities, violent street protests and stone pelting on security forces at encounter sites ... Dar was JKLF-R chairman and is a terrorist involved in criminal and anti-national activities since 1990....

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‘Dreamer’ lawyers being detained at southern border

Albuquerque Journal 24 Mar 2019

“They tell me their job is to investigate terrorism and criminal activity on the border so they just started asking me questions about the work that I do, the organization I work for, how the organization gets funded,” Ruiz said ... I’m not a criminal....

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Family worries that missing daughter is being held against her will

Chicago Sun-Times 24 Mar 2019

Mount Prospect police say that Cyan Mitchell was reported on March 17, but that nothing indicates she is in danger ... The spokesman added that Cyan is not wanted for anything criminal. “Our department is still actively looking for her, but have no indication that she is in any danger at this time,” the spokesman said. ....

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Rising above prisoners’ past and reintegrating them into society

Independent Online 24 Mar 2019

With the safety of society in mind, RISE Foundation’s rehabilitation programme for offenders aims to re-integrate them back in society, to become productive citizens and refrain from further criminal activity ... “The stigma will remain forever – criminality has ......

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Donald Trump huddles with closest aides at Mar-a-Lago as he awaits findings of Robert Mueller's report

Yahoo Daily News 24 Mar 2019

More ... He added. "If the report is good, I'll hand out cigars." ... "He's good" ... AP. More ... The only finding immediately made public was that Mr Mueller was not recommending any criminal charges in addition to those he has already brought ... Therefore, it was still unclear whether the report would contain suggestions of criminal activity by the president ... AP ... ....