moral crime Flashcards

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what is a moral crime?
(definition)

A

crimes against the normal standard of morality within society

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examples of moral crimes?

A

prostitution
selling or possessing illegal drugs
euthanasia
begging
sleeping rough
underage drinking
underage smoking
urinating in public
bigamy
homosexuality

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what do these crimes break?

A

the criminal law and are genrally seen as deviant

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