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by paulddraper 2858 days ago
But legally...he was a criminal (probably).

Just like people who drove 80mph were criminals during the Emergency Highway Energy Conversation Act, but they weren't before or after that.

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No, legally people who are convicted of crimes are criminals.
Hm, then there should be a name for someone who commits a criminal act.