Which of the following is a problem with or criticism of a legal definition of crime?
A. Some behaviors are prohibited by the criminal law, but the law is not routinely enforced.
B. Some behaviors arguably should be prohibited by the criminal law, but they are not.
C. Some behaviors are prohibited by the criminal law but, arguably, should not be.
D. All of the answers are correct.
Answer: D
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