criminal offense

• Acción que infringe la ley y es castigada por el Estado, desde faltas menores hasta delitos graves.

An act that violates a law and is punishable by the state, ranging from minor infractions to serious felonies.

1. Illegal actB2formal

   An act that is prohibited by law and punishable by the state, such as a crime.

   Delito penal

   • Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious criminal offense.
   • The court found him guilty of a criminal offense.
   • Theft is considered a criminal offense in most countries.