Hate crimes are not separate,distinct crimes,but rather traditional offenses motivated by the offender's bias.

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Hate crimes are not considered separate or distinct crimes because they are based on traditional offenses such as assault, vandalism, or intimidation, but the motivation behind them is based on the offender's bias or prejudice towards the victim's race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristic.

Hate Crimes Are Not Separate,distinct Crimes,but Rather Traditional Offenses Motivated