Mala means:
Wrong
Usually punished by no more than $1,000 fine or a year in jail
Misdemeanors
Any death resulting from attempt to commit a crime was to be considered 1st degree murder
Felony-Murder Doctrine
Killing of a human by another is known as
Homicide
Intent to do evil is known as:
Malice
1st Degree murder requires what two things:
Malice Aforethought
Planning to commit a crime ahead of time is called:
Imprisonment for a year or longer in a federal or state prison or death for more serious ones
Felony
Killing occurs under circumstances that are not as severe as murder
Manslaughter
Death resulting from unintentional act
Involuntary Manslaughter
Intentional or threat to physically harm someone
Assault
Assault with intent to commit murder, rape or robbery
Aggravated Assault
Felonious taking of money or goods from a person through the use of threat or violence
Robbery
Not using force to take someone’s property
Larceny
Can be any property, not personal and not with force
Theft
Selling of illegal drugs on a smaller scale than trafficking
Drug Dealing
Illegal to sell, transport, and import illegal controlled substances like marijuana and cocaine
Trafficking
Misuse of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
Embezzlement
Theft of goods from an open retail establishment, usually by concealing the items
Shoplifting
Malicious burning or use of explosive to some building or property
Arson
The three types of prohibited acts are referred to as:
Felonies, Misdemeanors, Violations
Illegal to have any controlled substances like marijuana, cocaine, or heroin.
Possession
Any equipment that's used to prepare, inject, inhale, or conceal illegal drugs
Paraphernalia
Describe the three degrees of arson:
1st: People inside building
2nd: No one inside
3rd: Insurance Fraud
Unlawful entrance into a structure other than a dwelling
Burglary