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Me: *gives my ex phone number*
Then you're gold!
It's still criminal that he made me laugh.
...So what's the penalty of stealing and eating a literal single peanut as a kid?
Cause it didn't taste good regardless. Cause my curiosity as a kid was very dumb.
At least I turned out okay. I think...?
The statement "Only criminals commit crimes" is false. A person becomes a criminal after committing a crime and being legally convicted, not before. Many people commit illegal acts without being identified as criminals.
Legal distinction vs. criminal behavior
Conviction vs. action: In a legal sense, the term "criminal" is reserved for someone convicted of a crime. A person who commits an illegal act but is never caught or convicted is technically not a criminal.
The "everyone's a criminal" argument: Some legal experts argue that nearly everyone has committed a crime at some point, whether they realize it or not. With the vast number of laws, many common activities—such as certain traffic infractions, tax code violations, or downloading music illegally—can be considered crimes. The only difference between those who get caught and those who do not is often chance.
Intent and morality: A person can commit an illegal act without being a "bad person," because intent and context matter. For example, a person might commit a crime to defend themselves or others, or break an obscure law they were unaware of.
Criminological perspective
Most crimes are committed by non-criminals: From a behavioral perspective, most people who commit a crime are not career criminals. Many people offend infrequently and "age out" of criminal behavior, with involvement peaking in adolescence.
Professional vs. casual offending: Criminology distinguishes between occasional offenders and the small percentage of persistent, prolific offenders who are responsible for a disproportionate amount of all crime.
Situational factors: Criminological research has found that environmental and situational factors, including social pressure, poor decision-making, and economic instability, can cause even generally law-abiding people to engage in criminal activity.
The self-fulfilling prophecy of being labeled
The statement is also a logical fallacy known as begging the question or circular reasoning. It assumes the conclusion it sets out to prove: A person who commits a crime is a criminal, and only that type of person would commit a crime. This ignores the fact that the act of committing a crime is what makes someone a criminal in the first place.
That last one is a smooth criminal.