Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Murder
A
- PC 187
- Felony
- An unlawful killing of a human being or fetus with malice aforethought
2
Q
Robbery
A
- PC 211
- Felon
- Taking the personal property of another from the person or immediate presence of force or fear
3
Q
Assault
A
- PC 240
- Misdemeanor
- An unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability to commit a violent injury
4
Q
Battery
A
- PC 242
- Misdemeanor
- willful and unlawful use of force or violence against the person of another
5
Q
A.D.W.
A
- PC 245
- Felon
- Unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability to commit a violent injury upon the person of another by use of a weapon or force to likely to produce great bodily injury
6
Q
Domestic Violence
A
- PC 273.5
- Felony
- Willfully inflicts injury on current or former spouse or cohabitant, or the mother or father of a child
7
Q
Burglary
A
- PC 459
- Felony
- Entering any specified building or structure with the intent to commit a theft or felony
8
Q
Theft
A
PC 484
- Felony
- The taking and carrying away of personal property of another without the consent of the owner
9
Q
Grand theft
A
PC 487
- Felony
- Theft of property valued over or in excess of $900
10
Q
Petty Theft
A
PC 488
- Misdemeanor
- Theft of property under $400
11
Q
Vandalism
A
PC 594
-Willfully and maliciously destroy deface any real or personal property of another
12
Q
Arrest defined
A
PC 834
-Taking a person into custody in a case and manner authorized by law
13
Q
Kidnapping
A
PC 207
- Felony
- Unlawful taking of a person against their will by force or fear from one place to another
14
Q
Rape
A
PC 261
- Felony
- Penile/Vaginal intercourse that is committed with a person, not the spouse of the perpetrator, with out consent of the person
15
Q
Use of force
A
PC 835A
-A peace officer with reason to believe the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use reasonable force to effect the arrest, prevent escape or to overcome resistance
