Examples of commit a crime in a Sentence
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When a person enters a dwelling unlawfully—which is trespassing—with an intent to commit a crime, that elevates the crime of trespassing to burglary, which is a felony.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Micah Seau, 31, who is the nephew of former San Diego Charger and 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker Junior Seau, was one of two people charged on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to commit a crime.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
The three were booked into jail on suspicion of burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Each defendant has been charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and use of a computer to commit a crime, both felonies that carry prison sentences of up to 20 years.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Nehme is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a crime, online jail records show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
The sisters are charged with user of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to transfer a firearm to be used to commit a crime of violence, according to the complaint.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Dorantes was charged with burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
Under New York law, a conspiracy involves at least two people acting with intent to commit a crime.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 6 May 2024
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Micah Seau, 31, who is the nephew of former San Diego Charger and 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker Junior Seau, was one of two people charged on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to commit a crime.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
The three were booked into jail on suspicion of burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Each defendant has been charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and use of a computer to commit a crime, both felonies that carry prison sentences of up to 20 years.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Nehme is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a crime, online jail records show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
The sisters are charged with user of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to transfer a firearm to be used to commit a crime of violence, according to the complaint.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Dorantes was charged with burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
Under New York law, a conspiracy involves at least two people acting with intent to commit a crime.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 6 May 2024
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“Commit a crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commit%20a%20crime. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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