Definitions Flashcards
Robbery
Forcible stealing of another’s property
Burglary
Enters or remains unlawfully in a building or dwelling with intent to commit a crime therein
Larceny
Deprives another of property by wrongfully taking obtaining or withholding it from the other party(no force involved)
Assault
Causes injury to another person or persons
Criminal Mischief
Intentionally damages another’s property
Harassment
Intent to annoy, harass or alarm another person and or by strikes, shove, kicks and subject another to physical contact without causing injury
Aggravated Harassment
Intent to annoy, harass and alarm another and does it by any form of telecommunication devices or in writing
Theft of Services
Intent to avoid payment for services rendered
Illegal Eviction
Committed when a person evicts or attempts to evict another person without warrant who has lawfully occupied an apartment or room for at least 30 days
Trespass
Enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises