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what is the role and value of laws in society with regard to crime and crime prevention??? Please help!!! I need this for my Forensics :c

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Crime is the violation of a law, a duty, or a moral principle. Those arrested by law enforcement officers for committing crimes face prosecution and punishment. Punishment can range from the payment of a fine to incarceration in jail.

Crime prevention is an attempt to reduce victimization and to deter crime and criminals. It is applied specifically to efforts made by governments to reduce crime, enforce the law, and maintain criminal justice.

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