The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.

新法律将在公共场所饮酒定为刑事犯罪。

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While cheating itself is not a criminal offense, police said they would investigate whether those involved had violated laws that prohibit obstructing the operations of institutions like schools.

虽然作弊本身并不犯罪，但警方称，他们将调查涉案人员是否触犯了禁止妨碍学校正常运作的法律。

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When someone commits a criminal act, we always hope the punishment will match the offense.

当一个人犯罪时，我们总是希望惩罚能与罪行相匹配。

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He says if libel remains a criminal offense, then even a Freedom of Information law is futile.

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It is a criminal offense, a felony, and it has historically been an impeachable offense.

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In much of Latin America, abortion is still illegal and in many cases a criminal offense.

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They committed a criminal offense by bribing government officials overseas in order to win business.

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