A crime (such as a conspiracy) that is committed over a period of time, so that the last act of the crime controls when the statute of limitations begins to run. [Cases: Criminal Law 150. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 200–201.]
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continuing offense 持续犯；继续犯 犯罪的一种类型。指基于一个犯罪动机，在一个持续的时段内，所实施的一系列不间断的行为，或所实施的某个犯罪行为处于不间断的持续状态。此犯罪行为不论持续时间多长，都只构成一个罪。犯罪共谋〔conspiracy〕就是典型的持续犯。持续犯的特点：１其犯罪行为可以在不同的地区持续实施；２持续犯的法定追诉时效〔period of statute of limitation〕，自犯罪行为终了之日起计算。
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continuing, adj. 1. Uninterrupted; persisting (a continuing offense). 2. Not requiring renewal; enduring (continuing stockholders) (continuing jurisdiction).
condonation (kon-d[schwa]-nay-sh[schwa]n), n. 1. A victim’s express or (esp.) implied forgiveness of an offense, esp. by treating the offender as if there had been no offense. • Condonation is not usu. a valid defense to a crime. 2. One spouse’s express or implied forgiveness of a marital offense by resuming marital life and sexual intimacy.