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crime
An action in violation of a law of the state, county or a municipality, where the legislative body of that government has classified the action as an offense against the community. A crime in Delaware may be a violation, misdemeanor, or felony, depending upon the statute used in the filing of charges in the complaint, information, or indictment. A failure to act when required by law may also be considered a crime under Delaware Statutes. One example would be the failure of someone who has been convicted as a sex offender to register as a sex offender with the State of Delaware.
Source : Delaware State Courts - First State Judiciary
Language : English