criminal offense

• Action qui enfreint la loi et qui est punissable par l'État, allant des infractions mineures aux crimes 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.

   Infraction pénale

   • 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.