What refers to any act that the law defines as a crime? 02
Detention
Offence
Defence
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Defence
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Answer: Usually, to be classified as a crime, the "act of doing something criminal" (actus reus) must – with certain exceptions – be accompanied by the "intention to do something criminal" (mens rea). While every crime violates the law, not every violation of the law counts as a crime.
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Crimes are acts which break the law of the land. ... The OED defines crime as: An act punishable by law, as being forbidden by statute or injurious to the public welfare … An evil or injurious act; an offence, sin; esp.
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