commission of a criminal act

According to Bracton, it was only through the examination of a combination of action and intention that the commission of a criminal act could be established.

"In Australia it is no defence to the commission of a criminal act or omission that it was done in obedience to the orders of a superior or the government.

"If you have the wherewithal to reimburse taxpayers for the cost of your imprisonment, which you caused through the commission of a criminal act, then you ought to have to pay."

The letter stated that offering gambling over the Internet was illegal and that "Florida statues criminalize the actions of any person or entity that aids and abets the commission of a criminal act in Florida."