A is defined as "an act committed in violation of a law forbidding it and for which a variety of punishments may be imposed." s are classified into two basic groups; "mala in se" which are s that are evil in themselves, and "mala prohibitita" which are s that are only s because society at the time deems them wrong. In these days crime is more easy perceived by society. Surveys of public opinion in the United States show that more and more people believe that crime is increasing. People feel less safe in their environment and have t ....