Crime

Crime

An act in violation of the penal laws of a state or the United States. A positive or negative act in violation of penal law.

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crime

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A wrong that the government has determined is injurious to the public and that may therefore be processed in the criminal proceeding.

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A violation of criminal law for which formal penalties are applied by some governmental authority.

crime

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Human conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction which has the power to make such laws.

crime

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An act in violation of the penal laws of a state or the United States. A positive or negative act in violation of penal law.

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Division of the trial court which has jurisdiction of a particular crime. Defendant in criminal court is entitled to a jury trial.

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Obstructing or assailing the authority or dignity of the court such as by intentionally violating a court order.

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