... theory must be implemented in a way that is reasonable, just, and in accordance with fundamental justice. II. CRIMINAL LAW AND SENTENCING A general definition of crime is very easy to obtain and understand. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary defines a crime as, "an offence punishable by law illegal acts as a whole." ... , and criminal as "a person who has committed crime or crimes." Black's Law Dictionary purports a crime to be, " social harm that the law makes punishable; the breach of a legal duty treated as the subject matter ... process is where these theories are often implemented. Se...

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