These crimes are considered wrong in any society and include the common law crimes of murder, rape, arson, burglary, and larceny.
A) misdemeanors
B) felonies
C) mala prohibita
D) mala in se

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These crimes are considered mala in se, which means they are inherently wrong and immoral in any society. Mala prohibita crimes, on the other hand, are only wrong because they are prohibited by law. Misdemeanors and felonies are classifications of crimes based on their severity, but do not necessarily indicate whether they are mala in se or mala prohibita.

These Crimes Are Considered Wrong in Any Society and Include