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A violation of a law in which there is injury to the public or a member of the public and a term in jail or prison, and/or a fine as possible penalties. there is some sentiment for excluding from the “crime” category crimes without victims, such as consensual acts, or violations in which only the perpetrator is hurt or involved such as personal use of illegal drugs.

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