An instant crime is a criminal offence completed in a single moment with permanent consequences, regardless of the perpetrator's subsequent actions. Unlike continuous or habitual offences, it involves a definitive act that immediately produces lasting effects. Characterised by a single, decisive action, these crimes result in irreversible outcomes that persist beyond the initial moment of their commission. Examples include murder[1], fire[2], theft[4]kidnapping and rape. Legally, the focus is on the completed act, with sentencing and liability determined by the end result, rather than potential attempts to reverse the consequences. The key distinguishing factor is the immediate and permanent nature of the act criminal[3]This remains the case regardless of the subsequent intentions or efforts of the offender.
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