White-collar Crimes
unlawfully offering or giving anything of value to influence performance of an official in the carrying out of his or her public or legal duties
what is bribery?
individuals have the right to not incriminate themselves by speaking to authorities
what is the right to remain silent?
use of force that appears reasonably necessary for the self-protection of an intended victim
what is self-defense?
money paid to a government
what is a fine?
assault and battery hate crime kidnapping rape murder
what is crime against a person?
the willful and illegal burning or exploding of a building
what is arson?
court proceeding that is open for the public and media to attend
what is the right to a public trial?
jury’s decision in a case
what is a verdict?
unpaid work performed for the benefit of the public, which allows offenders to see the harm done to the community firsthand
what is community service?
theft robbery embezzlement
what is crime against property?
obtaining money or other property from a person by wrongful use of force, fear, or the power of office
what is extortion?
accused individuals can have their trial begin without unnecessary delay
what is the right to a speedy trial?
freedom from prosecution for a crime
what is immunity?
a form of capital punishment, executed for the most serious crimes
what is the death penalty?
rioting disorderly conduct illegal speeding
what is crime against public peace and order?
an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime
what is conspiracy?
the government must follow fair legal procedures and respect the rights of the accused at every stage of the process
what is the right to due process?
defense based on problems with the way evidence is obtained or the way the accused person is arrested, questioned, tried, or punished
what is procedural defense?
a sentence for the most serious felonies
what is imprisonment?
fraudulent sale of securities violation of pure food and drug laws
what is crime against consumers?
the wrongful taking of money or personalproperty belonging to someone else, with intent to deprive the owner of it
what is larceny?
upon arrest, law enforcement must inform individuals of their rights
what is the right to miranda warnings?
preliminary exam of the potential jurors to determine their ability to judge ably and impartially the matter to be placed before them
what is voir dore?
a program that allows an offender to avoid a criminal conviction and record by completing certain requirements
what is diversion?
treason tax evasion perjury
what is crime against government and the administration of justice?