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BL Lesson 1.03

Lesson 1.03: Understanding Criminal Laws

TermDefinition
Aggravated Assault Inflicting serious injury on another person or uses a deadly weapon.
Arson To willfully set fire to or burn, or cause to be burned or aid, counsel or procure the burning of any building or other structure of any type.
Battery The unlawful touching or forceful striking of another person using a hand, a weapon, or other instrument.
Bribery Giving money or property to a public official in exchange for a favor.
Burglary The act of breaking or entering any building with intent to commit any felony or larceny therein.
Contempt of Court Occurs when a person ignores a court order or shows a lack of respect for the court .
Criminal Act An act that is a punishable offense against society.
Duty The obligation to use a reasonable standard of care to prevent injury to others.
Embezzlement Take, with intent to embezzle or fraudulently, or knowingly and willfully misapply or convert to his/her own use, any money or items with monetary value.
Felony A crime punishable by confinement for more than a year in a state prison or by a fine more than a $1000, or both.
Forgery Placing a false signature on a check or other document in order to deceive or deprive someone of their property.
Fraud When a person or a business uses deception to obtain money or property.
Infraction An infraction is a noncriminal violation of law not punishable by imprisonment.
Kidnapping The unlawful removal or restraint of a person against his or her will.
Larceny Larceny of property where the value of the property or goods is not more than $1000.
Manslaughter The killing of another person without malice or intent.
Misdemeanor A less serious crime that is usually punishable in a local jail for less than one year, or by a fine or both.
Money Laundering When illegally obtained money is put into or through a business to hide it’s origin.
Murder The intentional killing of another person.
Obstruction of Justice Occurs when a person does something that hinders the court to move forward in a case.
Perjury Occurs when a person under oath lies during a court or administrative process.
Rape Forcing a person to engage in unwanted sexual activities.
Robbery The wrongful taking of property from another person by threat of the actual use of force, violence, or a weapon.
Simple Assault An attempt to commit a battery against another person.
Statutory Rape If the defendant engages in a sexual act with another person who is 13, 14, or 15 years old and the defendant is at least six years older than the person.
Treason Giving aid and comfort to enemies of the United States.
Vandalism The willful or malicious damage to property either private or public.
Violation of Duty Failure to do something that you are legally responsible for.
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