Committing an action which is prohibited by state law The Kansas Statutes list Crimes and Punishments and Criminal Procedures in Chapters 21 and 22
Activities which are prohibited for the protection of society as a whole, or a section of society
An act or omission which is prohibited by criminal law Each country sets out a limited series of acts (crimes) which are prohibited and punishes the commission of these acts by a fine, imprisonment or some other form of punishment In exceptional cases, in some countries - but not always in the UK, unless a special relationship exists - an omission to act can constitute a crime, such as failing to give assistance to a person in peril
Behaviour that violates criminal law and is punishable with fines, jail terms, and other sanctions
Gross violation of human law, in distinction from a misdemeanor or trespass, or other slight offense
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
A public wrong, a violation of criminal law The state is the entity that bring charges against one who commits a crime, and the matter is adjudicated in a criminal court Contrast with Tort (LE)
An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and to which is annexed upon conviction either or a combination of the following punishments: 1) Death; 2) Imprisonment; 3) Fine; 4) Removal from office; 5) Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit (see Public Offense)
Employee dishonesty is one of the largest causes of business failure in this country This coverage is extremely important Adequate controls and coverage should be maintained at all times If you suspect any wrong doing you must notify your agent and the insurance company immediately Further, the fact that you maintain this form of insurance should be kept confidential
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart
An act or omission which is prohibited by criminal law Each state sets out a limited series of acts (crimes) which are prohibited and punishes the commission of these acts by a fine, imprisonment or some other form of punishment In exceptional cases, an omission to act can constitute a crime, such as failing to give assistance to a person in peril or failing to report a case of child abuse