CH. 12 Flashcards
aggravated assault
An assault committed with the intention of committing some additional crime.
arson
The willful and malicious burning of the dwelling house of another.
assault
A real or apparent attempt to commit a battery.
attempted arson
Trying, unsuccessfully, to maliciously burn the dwelling house of another.
battery
The unprivileged touching, not permitted, of another person; the unlawful application
of force on another person.
breaking
The forced entry of a secured dwelling.
burglary
At common law, the breaking and entering of a dwelling house of another, in the
nighttime, with intent to commit a felony.
carnal knowledge
Sexual intercourse; the slightest penetration of the sexual organ of the woman by the
sexual organ of the man.
convicted
Found guilty of a crime.
curtilage
The enclosed space of ground and buildings immediately surrounding a dwelling
house.
cyberbullying
Using the Internet to malign or threaten someone.
cyberharassment
Using the Internet to repeatedly interfere with someone’s life.
cyberstalking
Using the Internet to put someone in fear for their own or their loved ones’ safety or
lives.
dangerous weapon & deadly weapon
An item that is, from the way it is used, capable of causing death or serious bodily
injury.
domestic violence
The abuse of a closely related person such as a present or former spouse or
cohabitant.
dwelling house
A house in which the occupier and family usually reside, including all outbuildings
within the curtilage.
lesser included offense
A crime that contains some, but not all, the elements of a greater offense.
maim
To cripple or mutilate in any way.
mayhem
At common law, violently depriving others of the use of such members as may render
them less able in fighting.
u. nighttime
rape
At common law, the unlawful, forcible carnal knowledge by a man of a woman
against her will or without her consent.
w. rape shield laws
Laws passed to help prevent rape victims from being victimized
restraining order
An order forbidding a person to perform a particular act.
robbery
Use of force against someone to steal personal property from that person