“Crime”
This page presents an official legal definition of “Crime” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
United States
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An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and to which is annexed upon conviction either or a combination of the following punishments: 1) Death; 2) Imprisonment; 3) Fine; 4) Removal from office; 5) Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit.
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