Business Related Crimes
Crime Classification
Elements of Crime
100
white-collar crime
What is another name for business crime?
100
felony
What is a serious crime that is punishable by confinement in a state prison or a large fine?
100
crime
What is a punishable offense against society?
200
false pretenses
What is a crime where a person obtains money by lying about a past or existing fact?
200
misdeameanor
What is a less serious crime that is punishable by confinement in a county or city jail?
200
civil offense
What is a crime against an individual but not against society?
300
bribery
What is a crime where money is offered to influence the performance of an official?
300
perjury
What is lying under oath?
300
evil or harm
What is criminal intent means the defendant intended to do?
400
fence
What is a person who relieves stolen property?
400
infraction
What is a lesser misdemeanor where the defendant cannot be jailed?
400
18
What is the age of criminal liability in most states?
500
conspiracy
What is an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime?
500
$1000
What is the smallest fine for committing a felony?
500
vicarious criminal liability
What is the doctrine that holds corporate officers responsible for employee crimes?
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