Mary was caught gambling and smoking marijuana. She argues that her actions were only affecting her and not harming others because she was engaging in __________, but she served jail time anyway because the state argued that it has a right to uphold the morals of its citizens who are opposed to Mary's activities.

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Mary's actions are considered a victimless crime because they primarily involve the individual without direct harm to others. Victimless crimes often include actions that are illegal but do not directly infringe upon the rights of others, such as gambling and drug use in this context.

Mary Was Caught Gambling and Smoking Marijuana