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What is the most popular view of crime according to modern criminal law?
What is the most popular view of crime according to modern criminal law?
- A crime is any act forbidden by society
- A crime is any harmful act to an individual
- A crime is any act punishable by the state
- A crime is a category created by law (correct)
How is a criminal offence defined in modern societies?
How is a criminal offence defined in modern societies?
- An act punishable by the state
- An act forbidden by societal norms
- An act harmful not only to an individual but also to a community, society, or the state (correct)
- An act declared as such by relevant law
What does the state have the power to do in response to committing a crime?
What does the state have the power to do in response to committing a crime?
- Provide counseling to the offender
- Fine the individual
- Severely restrict one's liberty (correct)
- Enforce community service
How are investigations and trials conducted in modern societies?
How are investigations and trials conducted in modern societies?
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What may an offender be sentenced to, depending on the nature of their offence?
What may an offender be sentenced to, depending on the nature of their offence?
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