there have been laws, there have been people who have broken them. Crimes can range from small crimes, such as petty theft, to capital offenses like first degree murder.Those suspected of committing crimes have rights during the criminal justice process, and even those convicted of crimes enjoy protections during their punishment. - See more at: http://legalnews.findlaw.com/crime-news.html#sthash.EE0lKwS4.dpuf