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... Crime- 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. ... a statutory plan passed by Congress or any legislature which is a "bill" until enacted and becomes law. ... Overt act-in criminal law, an action which might be innocent itself but if part of the preparation and active furtherance of a crime, can be introduced as evidence of a defendants participation in a crime. ... In the eyes of the law this definition may differ depending on the situation to which it is applied. ... 3) in criminal law, the main perpetrator (organizer and active committer) of a crime, as distinguished from an "accessory" who helps the principal in some fashion. ... Originally under English common law burglary was limited to entry in residences at night, but it has been expanded to all criminal entries into any building, or even into a vehicle. ... Infancy- although the popular use of the word means the early years of age up to seven, in law, it is under-age or minority. ... Entrapment- in criminal law, the act of law enforcement officers or government agents inducing or encouraging a person to commit a crime when the potential criminal expresses a desire not to go ahead.
Approximate Word count = 3361
Approximate Pages = 13.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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