Business-Related Crimes
Another name for business crime
What is white - collar?
A serious crime that is punishable by confinement in a state prison or a large fine.
what is felony?
A crime against an individual but not against society.
what is civil offense?
A person who receives stolen property
what is fence?
A crime where a person obtains money by lying about a past or existing fact
What are false pretenses
Obscenity is a crime against
What is decency?
A punishable offense against society
what is a crime?
An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime
what is conspiracy?
A crime where money is offered to influence the performance of an official
what is bribery?
A less serious crime that is punishable by confinement in a county or city jail.
What is misdemeanor
Criminal intent means the defendant intended to do
what is evil?
The smallest fine for committing a felony
what is $1,000?
A type of law that forbids competing price fixing
What is antitrust?
Lying under oath.
what is perjury?
The age, under early common law, that was below the age of reason
what is 7?
The shortest jail term for committing a felony
what is 1 year?
A type of larceny where a building is entered without permission
what is burglary?
A lesser misdemeanor where the defendant cannot be jailed
What is infraction?
The age of criminal liability in most states.
what is 18?
Name two of the three elements of crime.
what is duty, violation of duty, criminal intent?
The doctrine that holds corporate officers responsible for employee crimes
what is vicarious criminal liability?