Terms
Punishable offense against society
Crime
Which is the misappropriation of entrusted funds
Embezzlement
The malicious and intentional setting of a fire to a building or other property. The degree of the crime depends on the intent, the property burned, and whether anyone was injured or killed.
Arson
Assault and battery hate crime kidnapping rape murder
A person
The judge is the central figure in the courtroom who presides over all proceedings and maintains order.
Judge
Substituted criminal liability
vicarious criminal liability
Trading securities with non-public information
Insider Trading
A more severe form of assault, often involving a deadly weapon, the intent to commit a more serious crime, or the infliction of serious bodily harm.
Aggravated assault
Theft robbery embezzlement
Property
A lawyer represents a client and presents their case, either as a prosecutor (representing the government) or as a defense attorney.
Lawyer
Crime punishable by more than one year in jail, a fine of more than $1,000, or both
Felony
Deceiving others for financial gain through pretenses
Fraud
The illegal manufacturing, distribution, or sale of controlled substances. The severity of the crime depends on the type and quantity of the drug, among other factors.
Drug trafficking
Rioting disorderly conduct illegal speeding
Public peace and order
A jury is a group of ordinary citizens selected to listen to evidence and decide the facts of a case impartially.
Jury
Crime punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of less than $1,000, or both
Misdemeanor
Making illegal profits appear legitimate
Money Laundering
The unlawful taking of another person's property that is valued below a certain monetary amount, with the intent to deprive the owner of it permanently. The specific value threshold for it to be a misdemeanor varies by jurisdiction.
Petty theft (Larceny)
Treason tax evasion perjury
Government and administration of justice
The bailiff is a law enforcement officer responsible for security and order within the courtroom.
Bailiff
Crime typically committed in the workplace that does not involve violence or force, nor does it cause injury to people or physical damage to property
White-collar crimes
Offering or accepting something of value to influence a decision
Bribery
An unlawful and intentional threat of force or violence against another person, or a physical act causing minor injury.
Simple assault
Burglary arson criminal trespass
Realty
A court reporter creates a word-for-word, verbatim transcript of everything said during a legal proceeding.
Court Reporter