Final review definitions/miscellaneous Flashcards
Offense
Any conduct for which a jail sentence or fine may be impose d
Felony
Any crime punishable by imprisonment in a state prison for a period of more than one year
Misdemeanor
A crime that is punishable by imprisonments in a city or county jail for a period of more than 15 days but less than a year
Violation
An offense that is punishable by imprisonment in a city or county jail for up to 15 duas
Criminal negligence
When a person fails to recognize a substantial and unjustifiable risk
Reckless
A person is aware of and consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk
Criminal possession of stolen property
Misdemeanor
Is based Strictly off the monetary value of the property taken when the value is $1000 or less
Premisss
Include a “building” and any real propert
Buildinf
I’m addition to its ordinary meaning includdes an enclosed motor tricky or motor truck trailer
Dwelling
A building that usually occupied by a person for overnight lodging
Criminal possession of stolen property (felony)
When a person is in possession of stolen property and follows the 7 grand larceny rules
Criminal trespass felony
A person enters or remains unlawfully in a building or knows of another person who is in possession. Of a fire arm not weapon etc
Trespass violation
A person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises
Burglary
Felony;
A person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building with intent to commit any. Time in that building
Criminal mischief misdemeanor
When a person intentionally damages property belonging to another the amount is $250 or less OR
Recklessly damages property amount exceeding $250 (so $250.01 or more)
Arson misdemeanor
When a person intentionally damages property of another w/o consent by intentionally
Starting a fire OR causing an explosion