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A '''crime''' is an 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]].
A '''crime''' is an 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]].
Crimes are committed by criminals. They can be individuals, groups, corporations, or governments. They can be fought by individuals (taking the law into one's own hands), militias, mob rule, or by the [[police]].
Crimes are committed by criminals. They can be individuals, groups, corporations, or governments. They can be fought by individuals (taking the law into one's own hands - which in some instances can be a crime in itself), militias, mob rule, or by the [[police]].
Where crime has been committed, a criminal may be identified, accused, and taken to a court of law. Courts require [[evidence]] in order to proceed to the matter to a trial. If the court is convinced that the accused criminal has committed the crime, it may judge the criminal guilty of the crime and issue a punishment. This may include restitution, fines, [[community service]], a prison sentence, or death. A crime punishable by death is known as a [[capital crime]].
Where crime has been committed, a criminal may be identified, accused, and taken to a court of law. Courts require [[evidence]] in order to proceed to the matter to a trial. If the court is convinced that the accused criminal has committed the crime, it may judge the criminal guilty of the crime and issue a punishment. This may include restitution, fines, [[community service]], a prison sentence, or death. A crime punishable by death is known as a [[capital crime]].