Sentence examples for defining crime from inspiring English sources
In order to comprehend the "relationship between race and criminal law one must study the historic connection between defining crime, criminal law, and race.
At present, a vaguely defined crime ("aggression") may be added to the court's jurisdiction.
The new cabinet also issued its first decree, setting severe penalties for the hazily defined crime of "thuggery".Many Egyptians welcome such moves as necessary to restore stability.
Up to 20 people are facing prosecution for the loosely defined crime of "inciting subversion," which includes criticism of the Communist Party.
But Ms. MacKinnon noted that in contrast to other countries China defined crime very broadly, imposed censorship with little if any explanation and provided no process for operators of blocked Web sites to appeal censorship.
It's been reminiscent of This Life in presenting a group of multi-layered, not traditionally likeable characters whose sexual exploits are depicted as honestly and unflinchingly as the moments of violence which define crime dramas.
No, because it is a fundamental principle that the law is not retroactive: there was not a defined crime in 2003, and it was not within the power of the ICC to do anything about it.
For example, if as a lawmaker I understand and define crime as a white problem, then I shouldn't be surprised if most of the suspects in police custody are white.
The trouble is that laws in most Arab countries prescribe harsh sentences for the vaguely defined crime of "libel", and that the courts which impose such laws are hardly impartial.
Unlike a defined crime, such as a murder or mass killing, the active aspect inherently implies that both law enforcement personnel and citizens have the potential to affect the outcome of the event based upon their responses".
State legislatures responded to those rulings with laws that toughened sentencing and defined crime more broadly, leading to more jail time and more arrests, disproportionately affecting the poor and minorities.
