Sexual Offeses
This term encompasses a range of crimes including rape, sodomy, and unlawful sexual contact.
What is criminal sexual conduct?
This crime is defined as an attempted or threatened battery
What is assault?
Historically, this was the only theft crime recognized under common law.
What is larceny?
This crime is similar to kidnapping but doesn’t require moving the victim
What is false imprisonment?
Defined as the unlawful taking of property from another person by force or threat.
What is robbery?
This crime involves sexual intercourse without consent, by force or threat of force.
What is rape?
This crime involves the actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against their will.
What is battery?
This term refers to knowingly taking control of property that one knows is stolen.
What is receiving stolen property?
Kidnapping requires this key element, in addition to force or intimidation
What is unlawful taking and carrying away of a person?
This computer crime involves distributing viruses or malware.
What is computer tampering?
This broader term is used in some states to refer to all nonconsensual sexual offenses.
hat is sexual assault?
A more serious form of battery that involves a deadly weapon or serious injury.
What is aggravated battery?
This white-collar crime involves altering a writing with legal significance with intent to defraud.
What is forgery?
This violent crime results in disfigurement or disabling injury through malicious battery.
What is mayhem?
A legal practice allowing government seizure of property linked to drug crimes.
What is asset forfeiture?