Tom works hard throughout the week and very much looks forward to his weekends. He thinks that his hard work earns him as many drinks as he wants. Last night, he went to a party and drank quite a bit and then decided to take a walk in the local park because he knew he was too intoxicated to drive. Despite it being 1 A.m. he was singing at the top of his lungs and local residents called the police to complain about his behavior. If he is found to have committed a crime it would likely be which of the following?

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Tom's actions, such as public intoxication and potentially disturbing the peace, are considered mala prohibita. These are acts that are crimes not because they are inherently evil but because they are prohibited by law.

Tom Works Hard Throughout the Week and Very Much Looks