Business-Related Crimes
Another name for a business crime.
white-collar crime
A serious crime that is punishable by confinement in a state prison or a large fine.
felony
A crime against an individual but not against society.
civil offense
A crime where a person obtains money by lying about a past or existing fact.
false pretenses
Obscenity is a crime against _____.
decency
A punishable offense against society.
crime.
A crime where money is offered to influence the performance of an official.
bribery
A less serious crime that is punishable by confinement in a county or city jail.
misdemeanor
Criminal intent means the defendant intended to do _____.
evil.
A type of law that forbids competing price fixing.
antitrust
perjury
7.
A type of larceny where a building is entered without permission.
burglary
A lesser misdemeanor where the defendant cannot by jailed.
infraction
The age of criminal liability in most states.
18.