Business-Related Crimes
Crime Classification
Elements of Crime
Criminal Procedure
Defense
100
Commonly known as “blackmail”--obtaining money or other personal property from a person by wrongful use of force, fear, or the power of office.
What is extortion.
100
A serious crime that is punishable by more than one year in jail, a fine of more than $1000, or both; death may also be imposed.
What is felony.
100
A punishable offense against society.
What is crime.
100
Fundamental fairness in governmental actions, fair procedures in an investigation and in court.
What is Due Process.
100
What is the legal position taken by an accused to defeat the charges against him or her.
What is defense.
200
Wrongful taking of money or personal property to deprive the owner of it.
What is larceny.
200
A crime of a less serious nature punishable by fine and/or jail up to one year.
What is misdemeanor.
200
The intent to commit an evil act in violation of a statute.
What is criminal intent.
200
What is a reasonable ground for belief something has or has not happened?
What is probable cause.
200
What is the defense based on verifiable disease or defect.
What is criminal insanity.
300
A crime where money is offered to influence the performance of an official.
What is bribery.
300
Non-violent crimes committed by an individual or corporation in business.
What is white-collar crime.
300
Taking of another's property or money by a person to whom it has been entrusted.
What is embezzlement.
300
What is the saying that follows, to convict a person of a crime, the evidence must establish guilt with proof...
What is beyond a reasonable doubt.
300
What is freedom from prosecution even when one has committed a crime.
What is immunity.
400
A type of larceny where a building is entered without permission.
What is burglary.
400
A lesser misdemeanor where the defendant cannot be jailed.
What is infraction.
400
The doctrine that holds corporate officers responsible for employee crimes.
What is vicarious criminal liability.
400
Complete this sentence; Right to trial by ______.
What is jury.
400
What are defenses based on problems with the way evidence is obtained or the way an accused person is arrested, questioned, tried, or punished.
What are procedural defenses.
500
An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime.
What is conspiracy.
500
Type of felony that is the willful and malicious burning of a building.
What is arson.
500
Name two of the three elements of a crime.
What is duty, violation of that duty, criminal intent.
500
In France criminals are presumed _______ until proven ______.
What is guilty and innocent.
500
Type of defense that disproves, justifies, or excuses the alleged crime.
What is substantive defense.
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