Question

Today, most states have done away with common-law crimes. Only acts

Answer 1

1. citizen's arrest. citizen can arrest someone they feel has done something wrong

2.What would happen if some criminal managed to find a loophole?

he can still be sued in civil court

judge can then create a new interpretation of the law

3. Should the courts be able to recognize a new crime to fill the gap?

yes

they can do it case by case basis meaning if it happens they can punish it each time

or

judge can create a new interpretation of law setting

"precedence"