Korynn, the chief accountant of Lehighton Credit Union, juggled the company records and took at least $35,000.
What is Embezzlement
100
The most fundamental characteristic is that it is a punishable offense against society.
What is Crime
100
Offenses committed in the business world.
What is white-collar crime
100
Based on problems with the way evidence is obtained or the way the accused is arrested, questioned, tried, or punished.
What are procedural defenses
100
Requires fair procedures during an investigation and in court.
What is the right to due process.
200
The law stating that officers of six (6) competing cosmetics manufacturers CAN NOT agree to follow the lead of the biggest company in making future price changes.
What is White-collar crime
200
A crime punishable by confinement for more than 1 year and/or a fine of more than $1,000.
What is felony
200
The wrongful taking of money or personal property belonging to someone else.
What is larceny
200
Disprove, justify, or excuse the alleged crime. Showing that the accused was in the hospital at the time of the alleged crime.
What are substantive defenses
200
A person who aids a burglar by warning them if the police are approaching.
What is an accomplice
300
Holly was a witness at a criminal trial for murder. Before testifying, she took an oath but then lied when questioned by one of the attorneys.
What is Perjury
300
A crime punishable by confinement of less than 1 year and/or a fine of less than $1,000.
What is misdemeanor
300
The taking of property from another's presence, against the victim's will, by force or by causing fear.
What is robbery
300
Use of force that appears to be reasonably necessary to the victim to prevent death, serious bodily harm, or kidnapping.
What is self-defense
300
The vast majority of the evidence supports the guilty verdict.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt
400
Riley, a contactor, ordered $24,000 worth of plywood from Allison's Lumber Yard and told her it was for building houses. Riley never paid for it then moved the plywood out of the state and resold it for cash.
What is False pretenses
400
A smaller misdemeanor in which the charged person can only be fined.
What is infraction
400
Entering a building without permission when intending to commit a crime.
What is burglary
400
Freedom from prosecution even when one has committed the crime charged.
What is immunity
400
Applies only to statements that would implicate the person in a crime.
What is self-incrimination
500
The Royal Scotsman did not comply with building codes. The chair of the county council, Steve, told the owner that he could have "everything taken care of" for a price of $12,000.
What is Extortion
500
The duty to do or not to do something, an act or omission in violation of that duty, and criminal intent.
What are the Elements of a crime
500
Unlawfully offering or giving anything of value to influence performance of an "official".
What is bribery
500
An agreement to plead guilty to a lesser crime in exchange for having a more serious charge dropped.
What is a plea bargain
500
The amendment that allows the accused to not implicate themselves in a crime.