Business Related Crimes
Another name for business crime.
White-collar crime
A serious crime that is punishable by confinement in a state prison or a large fine.
Felony
A punishable offense against society.
Crime
A crime where a person obtains money by lying about a past or existing fact.
False pretenses
A less serious crime that is punishable by confinement in a county or city jail.
Misdemeanor
The age, under early common law, that was below the age of reason.
7
A crime where money is offered to influence the performance of an official.
Bribery
A lesser misdemeanor where the defendant cannot be jailed.
Infraction
The age of criminal liability in most states.
18
A type of larceny where a person takes the property from another person against the victim's will
Robbery
The smallest fine for committing a felony.
$1,000
Name two of the three elements of crime.
Duty, violation of duty, criminal intent
An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime.
Conspiracy
The shortest jail term for committing a felony.
1 year
The doctrine that holds corporate officers responsible for employee crimes.
Vicarious criminal liability