Idaho § 18-109 - Definition of crime
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-109 — Definition of crime, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-109. Definition of crime
A crime or public offense is an act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it, and to which is annexed, upon conviction, either of the following punishments:
1. Death.
2. Imprisonment.
3. Fine.
4. Removal from office; or
5. Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit in this state.
[18-109, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 848.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Idaho Statutes § 18-109 cover?
Section 18-109 ("Definition of crime") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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