UNIT 7: LEGAL LIABILITIES OF WORKERS Flashcards
an act in violation of the public (criminal) law punishable by fine, or imprisonment or
even death
crime
is a crime against person and property of a serious nature.
felony
3 classes of felonies
- consummated
- frustrated
- attempted
when all the elements necessary for its execution and accomplishment
are present
consummated
when the offenders performs all the act of execution which, as a
consequence, would have resulted in a felony
frustrated
the offender does not perform all the acts of execution which should
be produce the felony by reason of some causes or accident other than his own
spontaneous desistance
attempted
- is an offense of a less serious nature
misdemeanour
classification of criminal liability (3)
- principals
- accomplices
- accessories
persons who take part directly in carrying out the wrongful act or those who
directly compel or entice others to commit it
principals
those person before the act, who not being principals the direct
participation, inducement or cooperation, through another act essential to the consummation of
the crime, cooperate in the execution of the offense
accomplices
those who having no knowledge of the commission of the crime
and without having participated therein either as principals or accomplices take part
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