One Problem with Finding an Appropriate Definition of Crime Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

One problem with finding an appropriate definition of crime is that:

• A) too many behaviors exist that could be defined as crimes.
• B) crime should be defined only by the presence of physical injury to another person.
• C) many dangerous and harmful behaviors are not defined as crimes, while many less dangerous and less harmful behaviors are.
• D) most behaviors that are defined as criminal are actually "victimless crimes."

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