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Simple English definitions for legal terms

locus criminis

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A quick definition of locus criminis:

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A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The location where a crime took place.

Examples:

  • The police arrived at the locus criminis to investigate the robbery.
  • The detectives searched the locus criminis for any evidence that could help solve the murder case.

The term "locus criminis" refers to the place where a crime occurred. For instance, if a robbery took place in a convenience store, the convenience store would be the "locus criminis." Similarly, if a murder occurred in a park, the park would be the "locus criminis." The examples provided illustrate how the term is used in the context of criminal investigations.

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