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# Crime

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Crime is an act which violates the law and is punishable by law. A crime can be the action of violating or breaking the law, having the intention of doing so or helping others in the process.

The first civilizations had codes of law, such as [Hammurabis Code]?.

Some crimes in the United States include arson?, assault?, blackmail?, [breaking and entering]?, [destruction of property]?, [drug use]?, [drug possession]?, [hit and run]?, [indecent exposure]?, [grand theft auto]?, kidnapping?, larceny?, money laundering, murder?, rape?, and theft?.

Crimes are generally classified into different levels, like misdemeanor?, felony?, and treason?. However, not all crimes are classifiable.

see also hate crime

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