Difference between revisions of "Crime"
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| − | A '''crime''' is any act that is in violation of a [[law]]. An act in violation of [[God]]'s law is called a [[sin]]. | + | A '''crime''' is any act that is in violation of a [[Criminal Law|criminal law]]. An act that merely violates a civil law is not a crime, although it may be a [[tort]]. It is possible for an act to be covered by both criminal and civil laws; an example is [[assault]]. An act in violation of [[God]]'s law is called a [[sin]]. |
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Revision as of 17:02, April 24, 2009
A crime is any act that is in violation of a criminal law. An act that merely violates a civil law is not a crime, although it may be a tort. It is possible for an act to be covered by both criminal and civil laws; an example is assault. An act in violation of God's law is called a sin.