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Q: What is an excuse for not committing a crime called?
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What is An excuse for not committing a crime?

alibi


Is love ever an excuse for committing a crime?

Not to a court, possibly to a jury.


What is an excuse used to avoid punishment?

Blame the dog.


What is it called when you break the law?

When you break the law, it is called committing a crime or an offense.


What is the period of time in which a criminal must avoid committing crime called?

It is called probation.


Is it ever okay to commit a crime?

If you commit a crime, then you're breaking the law. If you call breaking the law a crime, then yes, you're committing a crime by committing a crime.Added; A criminal act is composed of two conscious acts: The Mens Reus (the criminal intent) and the Actus Reus (the criminal act). By committing the act you are completing the 2nd part of the offense necessary to convict you - therefore YES, you are engaged in committing a crime.But it's still a paradox. If you commit a crime by committing a crime, then wouldn't you be committing a crime for the committed crime for committing a crime> It goes on forever, but then final answer is YES.


What is the cause committing a crime slight physical injury?

Your question is poorly worded, but it appears that you are asking about the crime called simple battery.


Do Nora's motives for committing the crime excuse her in some way?

Considering Nora is being wronged by society just because she is a women it might could be excused but what is wrong is wrong.


What is engaging in organized crime activity?

Planning a Crime and Committing the crime


What is the reason for committing a crime called?

Motive- the goal or object of a person's actions.LClemons


What is the second person associated with committing a crime called?

An "abettor" or an "enabler" would fit this description.


What can a congressman be arrested for?

Committing a crime.