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What is a Crime Social definition: Behavior that violates the “norms” of society. “Antisocial Behavior” “Norm” is any standard regarding what human beings should or should not do, think or say.

Crime Defined There is no uniform code of morality accepted by all of society. Examples: Attitudes regarding gambling, prostitution, abortion, homosexual behavior.

Crime Defined cont. Legal definition: An act or failure to act when required to do so, that is a violation of the criminal law, committed without defense or excuse and penalized by the government.

What is a crime? Anti-social behavior that has been legislated as behavior that can be punished.

Crime Infraction: Fines Felony: Death or Prison Misdemeanor: Fine & / or Jail

Sources of Law Constitutions: Statutes / Codes Ordinances (Municipal) Case Law (Court Decisions) “Common Law” Precedent Stare Decisis Administrative Rules / Regulations

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