Crime And Punishment Key Words Flashcards
What is the act of intentionally causing harm to another person called?
Assault
What is the unlawful taking of someone else’s property without their consent?
Theft
What term refers to the act of killing another person?
Murder
What is the punishment for a crime called?
Sentence
What is the legal process of determining guilt or innocence in a court of law?
Trial
What is the act of intentionally setting fire to property called?
Arson
What is the deliberate act of deceiving others for personal gain called?
Fraud
What is the act of physically attacking someone and causing injury called?
Battery
What is the unlawful act of using violence or threats to intimidate others called?
Extortion
What is the intentional and unauthorized access to computer systems or data called?
Hacking
What is the act of taking a person by force or deception and holding them for ransom called?
Kidnapping
What is the use of force, threats, or coercion to make someone do something against their will called?
Coercion
What is the act of secretly listening to a conversation without the participants’ knowledge called?
Eavesdropping
What is the act of intentionally destroying or damaging property called?
Vandalism
What is the illegal transportation of goods or people called?
Smuggling
What is the act of intentionally deceiving others to gain an unfair advantage called?
Deception
What is the act of using force or threats to compel someone to engage in sexual activity called?
Sexual assault
What is the act of intentionally making false statements under oath called?
Perjury
What is the act of trying to influence the outcome of a trial or legal proceeding through improper means called?
Obstruction of justice
What is the act of participating in organized criminal activity for financial gain called?
Racketeering
What is the act of engaging in sexual activity with a minor called?
Statutory rape
What is the act of causing harm to someone’s reputation through false statements called?
Defamation
What is the act of using violence or threats to intimidate a population or government called?
Terrorism
What is the act of intentionally causing the death of an unborn child called?
Feticide
What is the act of using force or threats to take something of value from someone called?
Robbery
