Crime is any behavior or action that violates a law established by a governmental authority, subjecting the violator to legal punishment. It can range from minor infractions such as traffic violations to major offenses like murder.
Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society employs to persuade or enforce conformity to its norms and laws.
Criminal Justice System: The network of courts, law enforcement agencies, and correctional facilities involved in apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of criminals