Monster Essays - Crime
Crime
Crime refers to many types of misconduct forbidden by law. Crimes
include such things as murder, stealing a car, resisting arrest, possessing or
selling illegal drugs, appearing nude on a public street, drunken driving, and
bank robbery. The list of acts considered crimes is constantly changing. For
example, at one time, people were charged with witchcraft, but this is no longer
illegal. Today, it is becoming a serious crime to pollute the air and water.
In colonial days, pollution received little attention because it caused few
problems. During the 1700's in England it was not a c....
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