Chapter 4-1 Flashcards
What are the three Elements of Criminal Acts?
Duty, Violation of Duty, Criminal Intent
Crime
punishable offense against society
Duty
Everyone knows and conforms to the law
Violation of duty is the…
Criminal Act
What are the two parts of Criminal Intent
Defendant intended to commit the act, or intended to do evil
In situation where officers are held criminally responsible..
Vicarious Criminal Liability
Felony
Crime punishable by state prison for more than a year or by a fine of more than $1,000 or by death
Misdemeanor
Less serious crime, punishable by county or city for less than a year or fines
White-collar crimes
Offenses committed in business world, don’t involve violence
Larceny is another word for..
Theft
What are some examples of Larceny
Pick pocketing, shoplifting, purse snatching
What is the difference between robbery and burglary
Robbery: taking person property by force.
Burglary: entering a building without permission
Fence
One who knowingly receives stolen property
False Pretense
Getting money by lying about a past or existing fact, type of fraud
Falsely writing something to harm another, most common is signing someones name or altering a check
Forgery
