Crime Classifications
the government official who brings a case against a defendant
What is the prosecutor?
the reason for which a person may have committed a crime; it plays no part in proving someone committed a crime
What is the motive?
physical or mental harm within a family household
What is domestic violence?
breaking and entering into a house
What is burglary?
when three or more people gather and threaten harm to people or property or actually engage in doing so
What is rioting?
a major crime (highest level); examples include murder and robbery
What is a felony?
a type of defense in which one believes that he or she was in danger and had to use force for protection
killing a person without intending to do so
What is manslaughter?
the wrongful taking of someone's property through violent acts
What is robbery?
taking a vehicle without permission
What is joyriding?
a lesser crime that can still be punished with jail time
What is a misdemeanor?
not knowing the difference between right and wrong at the time a crime was committed
What is insanity?
an attempt to commit battery
What is assault?
willful and malicious damage to property
What is vandalism?
giving money or property to a public official in exchange for a favor
What is bribery?
a minor offense that is usually punishable with a fine
What is an infraction?
when a law enforcement official tricks someone into committing a crime
What is entrapment?
having sexual intercourse with a minor, with or without force
What is statutory rape?
wrongful taking of property by someone who was lawfully entrusted with possession and control of that property
What is embezzlement?
waging war against the US or giving aid and comfort to enemies of the US
What is treason?
the two levels of government that can make and enforce criminal laws
What is federal and state?
two elements of a crime
What is a criminal act and intent?
unlawful touching of another person, violent or not
What is battery?
obtaining large amounts of money illegally and putting it through a legal business to legitimize it
What is money laundering?
when a person lies under oat during a court session
What is perjury?