Criminal Law Definitions Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Following specific procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may an offender be sentenced to, depending on the nature of their offence?

    <p>Imprisonment, life imprisonment, or in some jurisdictions, death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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