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Essay Galaxy - Crime
Crime
A crime is defined as "an act committed in violation of a law forbidding
it and for which a variety of punishments may be imposed." Crimes are
classified into two basic groups; "mala in se" which are crimes that are evil in
themselves, and "mala prohibitita" which are crimes that are only crimes because
society at the time deems them wrong.
In these days crime is more easy perceived by society. Surveys of
public opinion in the United States show that more and more people believe that
crime is increasing. People feel less safe in their environment and have thus
taken measures to protect themselves.
But is this view accurate? Most of the crime rates from 1973 to 1992
have risen greatly. In 1973 there was a murder every 27 minutes. Now there is a
murder every 22 minutes. The astounding fact is in 1973 there was a violent
crime every 6 minutes but now it has increased to a ....
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