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A victim is a person directly and proximately harmed as a result of the commission of an offense (i.e.: the one against whom the offense was committed).
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What is a sentence using victim?
The victim of the crime was unable to identify the attacker.
What is victim less crime?
A crime that does not have any victim. The most common is prostitution.
What emotional problems might be triggered by the divorce of parents or being the victim of a crime?
depression
What are the chances of being a crime victim in NYC?
Chances of being a crime victim in NYC are greater than if you were in a small town, due to the many different factors of the population. There are things you can do to lessen your chance of being a victim of crime. Do not present yourself to be vulnerable. Be aware of your surroundings, and stay in well-lit areas at night. When going out, let a trusted friend know where you are going and check in frequently during the evening.
Can a newspaper name you at seventeen?
Both yes and no If you are charged in a crime or a victim of a crime there are laws to prevent you being identified. If you or a guardian consent to your name being published for good reasons yes they can.
What distinguishes cyber crime from traditional crime?
There is no "traditional location" of where the crime is occurring.
What are the similarities of victims and deffendants?
A victim is the person that the crime is committed to and the defendant is a person that is being sued or accused of something
What is a victimless crime?
A victimless crime is a term applied to a crime which generally has no direct victim, (e.g.: as in the crime of illegal possession of drugs). Victimless crimes must be truly victimless. In many ways, a false statement offense is considered a victimless crime, but in which, society at large becomes the victim. The victim, for purposes of a victimless crime, is the societal interest that has been harmed.
What does ''you're no innocent victim'' mean?
The statement is based on the idea that everybody is guilty of something. Thus while a person may be a victim of a crime or transgression, they are not entirely innocent themselves, and so cannot be an "innocent victim".
Death caused by self-defense?
Be more specific..But usually if death is caused by self-defense..then you are less likely to get in trouble. Well, i mean it depends on the crime..if the victim died from self defense..the suspect will get murder. But if the suspect died from being attacked or harmed by the victim..then the victim shouldn't face a lot of time. I mean this question can continue but it really depends on the crime and what really happened..
Why do the police ask a crime victim to identify if that is the guy?
A victim is not just a victim. The victim will be the State's number 1 witness, as the victim of the crime. Police need an eyewitness identification of whether a person is or is not the one who committed the crime. However, usually this question is NOT spoken. Instead, the police use a lineup of innocent persons along with one suspect.
What is the crime rate in BostonMA?
The crime rate in Boston, MA varies depending on the neighborhood. Overall, Boston has a crime rate higher than the national average, with property crimes being more common than violent crimes. It's recommended to check crime statistics for specific neighborhoods in Boston for more accurate information.
