Tom works hard throughout the week and very much looks forward to his weekends. He thinks that his hard work earns him as many drinks as he wants. Last night, he went to a party and drank quite a bit and then decided to take a walk in the local park because he knew he was too intoxicated to drive. Despite it being 1 a.m. he was singing at the top of his lungs and local residents called the police to complain about his behavior. If he is found to have committed a crime it would likely be which of the following?

a. mala in se
b. mala prohibita
c. crimes against property
d. crimes against persons


b. mala prohibita

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