All Crimes Are Technically Considered Crimes Against the State, or Government

Multiple Choice

All crimes are technically considered crimes against the state, or government. This is an example of which characteristic of the criminal justice system?

A) Criminal justice processes apply only when a crime has been committed
B) Criminal justice processes are initiated by the state against the accused
C) The agents responsible for initiating the criminal justice process are government employees
D) Because crimes are viewed as acts against society as a whole, there are few time limits placed on when charges may be filed