5 Questions
What is the most popular view of crime according to modern criminal law?
A crime is a category created by law
How is a criminal offence defined in modern societies?
An act harmful not only to an individual but also to a community, society, or the state
What does the state have the power to do in response to committing a crime?
Severely restrict one's liberty
How are investigations and trials conducted in modern societies?
Following specific procedures
What may an offender be sentenced to, depending on the nature of their offence?
Imprisonment, life imprisonment, or in some jurisdictions, death
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