Legal Definitions - spontaneous crime

Spontaneous crime refers to an act that is punishable by law. It is a breach of legal duty that is treated as the subject matter of a criminal proceeding. The term crime includes both serious offenses like murder and minor offenses like overparking. However, the law recognizes that there are more serious and less serious crimes.

• Robbery of a business
• Embezzlement
• Counterfeiting
• Forgery
• Prostitution
• Illegal gambling
• Extortion

These examples illustrate how spontaneous crime can affect commerce and property. For instance, robbery of a business and embezzlement are crimes that affect the revenues of a commercial establishment. Counterfeiting and forgery are crimes that involve the creation of fake documents or money. Prostitution and illegal gambling are crimes that involve illegal activities that can harm individuals and society. Extortion is a crime that involves the use of threats to obtain something of value from someone.