Crime Definitions Flashcards
Battery
Unlawful application of force to another resulting in bodily harm/injury or offensive touching.
(Doesn’t have to be intentional)
Aggravated Battery
1) battery with deadly weapon
2) battery causing serious/great bodily harm
3) battery of a child/woman/police officer
Assault
1) Attempt to commit a battery or
2) Intentional creation of a reasonable apprehension in the mind of the victim of imminent bodily harm
Aggravated Assault
Assault plus:
1) use of a deadly/dangerous weapon;or
2) intent to rape, maim, or murder
False imprisonment
Unlawful confinement of a person without their valid consent
Kidnapping
Unlawful confinement of a person involving either:
1) movement of the victim
2) concealment of the victim in secret place
Aggravated Kidnapping
Kidnapping for ransom, to commit other crimes, and child stealing
Rape
CL: unlawful carnal knowledge of a woman by a man
Modern: same but doesn’t have to be by a man
Lack of Consent for Rape
1) intoxication/unconsciousness/mental condition
2) actual force
3) threats of great/immediate bodily harm
4) fraudulently cause to believe act is not intercourse
Statutory Rape
Carnal knowledge of a person under the age of consent (Strict Liability crime)
Larceny
A taking and carrying away of tangible personal property of another by trespass with the intent to permanently deprive that person of their interest in the property
Embezzlement
Fraudulent conversion of personal property of another by a person in lawful possession of that property
False Pretenses
Obtaining title to the personal property of another by an intentional false statement with the intent to defraud
Larceny by Trick
Obtaining custody or possession of property through a misrepresentation of fact
Robbery
A taking of another’s personal property from that person or presence by force or threats of immediate death or physical injury with the intent to permanently deprive them of that property
Extortion
CL: corrupt collection of an unlawful fee by an officer under color of office
Modern: obtaining property by means of threats to do harm or to expose information
Receipt of Stolen Property
Receiving possession and control of stolen personal property known to have been obtained through criminal means with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of their interest in it
Forgery
Making or altering of a false writing with the intent to defraud
Burglary
CL: Breaking and entering a dwelling of another at night time with the intent to commit a felony in the structure.
Modern: eliminates night time, and dwelling requirement
Arson
Malicious burning of the dwelling of another
