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 in Parkland shooting under criminal investigation

The Keene Sentinel 23 Sep 2018

Now, the department says its inquiry is a criminal investigation ... Florida law allows law enforcement to withhold some records related to active criminal investigations ... “Certainly, doing a bad job is not criminal ... Under Florida’s public records law, an “active” criminal investigation must be one in which there is a “reasonable, good faith anticipation of securing an arrest or prosecution in the foreseeable future.”....

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FATF’s Proposed AML Standards Could Put an End to Bitcoin Usage by the Islamic State ...

LB News 23 Sep 2018

Recently, the Assistant US Treasury Secretary and President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Marshall Billingslea,�expressed his concern on behalf of the entire task force about the money laundering and associated criminal activity that has been associated with cryptocurrencies ever since their inception....

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9-22-2018 Blotter

Killeen Daily Herald 23 Sep 2018

Area police reports indicated.. Killeen. Resisting arrest or search was reported at 11.04 p.m ... Copperas Cove ... Friday in the 100 block of Williams Street.Criminal mischief was reported at 4.35 p.m ... Friday in the 800 block of North Key Avenue.Suspicious activity was reported at 11.25 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of East 4th Street.Criminal trespassing was reported at 11.34 a.m ... Highway 281.Criminal trespassing was reported at 5.06 p.m ... .......

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Untu to approach court to force Prasa to protect employees, commuters

Eye Witness News 23 Sep 2018

Untu says it's clear Prasa has simply been hiding behind excuses such as vandalism, commuter crime and other criminal activities ... ....

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‘Why Ajegunle, usually regarded as ghetto, is peaceful’

Business Day Online 23 Sep 2018

Despite numerous confirmations of relative peace in Ajegunle, some residents of the area say that peace has not totally been established in some parts of the community, as some criminal activities still take place in those areas ... Over the years, the community has been tagged a ‘ghetto’ due to the various kinds of illegitimate activities that thrive ......

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What will virtual private networks look like in the future?

TechRadar 23 Sep 2018

I think everyone will have a VPN account in the future although it may be known under another name (ed. they’d still have to pay for it though otherwise it would be unsustainable) ... We would encourage everyone to use a VPN ... About potential issues ... As an example, the BBC iPlayer is a public service in the UK being accessed by people outside the country or if there is criminal activity it can be almost impossible to pinpoint. ....

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Massive cash haul in Kinahan gang raids 'was on way out of the country'

Irish Independent 23 Sep 2018

Independent.ie Newsdesk Twitter Email. September 23 2018 11.30 AM. 0 Comments Massive cash haul in Kinahan gang raids 'was on way out of the country'. Independent.ie. More than €1m in cash seized in a massive operation against the Kinahan crime gang "may have been on its way out of the country" ... Email ... "Depriving organised crime groups of the proceeds of their criminal activity is a particular priority for the Garda Síochána ... ....

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Growing number of foreigners being detained for longer terms

Asahi News 23 Sep 2018

A growing number of foreigners are being detained in Justice Ministry facilities for six months or longer for such reasons as illegally staying in Japan after the expiration of their visas ... Some have attempted or committed suicide ... The decrease started after the ministry tightened the screenings for temporary release in 2015 after the number of foreigners on temporary release increased and some became involved in criminal activities ... ....

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‘Grandparents scam’ is getting a tech upgrade

Albuquerque Journal 23 Sep 2018

In another version, an Albuquerque woman almost lost nearly $9,000 to a scammer who said her son had injured a pregnant woman and was in jail in New Jersey. Not only did the Albuquerque woman clean out her account to send what money she could, she also persuaded her other son to chip in the remaining amount ... ◊ ◊ ◊ ... The callers make reference to fraud or some other type of criminal activity as the reason the number has been suspended ... ....

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13 things voters should know about Utah's medical marijuana initiative

Deseret News 23 Sep 2018

Utah's medical marijuana initiative would prohibit state and local police officers from conducting "any arrest or seizure of cannabis" or spend time on any criminal investigation into a person exclusively because of "activity the officer believes to constitute a violation of federal law if the officer has reason to believe that such activity is in compliance with the state medical cannabis laws."....

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Chief Threatens To Protect Sankore With Guns Against Lawless Party Boys If...

Peace FM Online 23 Sep 2018

The Sankore Traditional Council in the Asunafo South District of the Brong-Ahafo Region has threatened to arm citizens with guns to defend themselves if the government failed to protect them from rampant attacks perpetrated by political activists ... He said a culture of impunity had thus taken deep roots in Sankore where all forms of lawlessness and criminal activities were gradually finding space under the guise of party politics ... ....

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Robert Mueller investigation: An evil vendetta against the Americans!

Asian Tribune 23 Sep 2018

// ... “Why isn’t Mueller looking at all of the criminal activity & real Russian Collusion on the Democrats side—Podesta, Dossier?” ... “The only time you need a special counsel is when the Department of Justice is incapable of performing its job because the highest levels of the Department of Justice are recused with regards to a criminal matter; what is the basis for appointing a special counsel when there is no real evidence?” ... ....

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Gardai seize €1.2 million in suspected money laundering operation

Irish Independent 22 Sep 2018

Gardaí have arrested a fourth man in relation to the targeting of organised criminal activity ... Gardaí have arrested a fourth man in relation to the targeting of organised criminal activity ... under Section 4, Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Wexford Garda Station....

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