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Criminal Key Terms

Understanding Criminal and Cival Law

TermDefinition
Aggravated Assault serious injury against a person or using a deadly weapon
Arson burning anything
Battery striking a person unlawfully
Bribery giving money for a favor
Burglary breaking an entering with intent to commit a felony
Contempt of Court not appearing to show the court disrespect
Criminal Act Punishable offence against society
Criminal Intent intent to do something wrong
Duty obligation to prevent injury
Embezzlement taking money for there own use
Felony crime resulting in a punishment more than a year and over 1000 dollars
Forgery placing false documentation
Fraud using deception to take advantage of someone
Infraction non criminal act resulting in prison time
Kidnapping removing a person against there will
Larceny stealing anything under than 1000 dollars
Manslaughter killing without intent
Misdemeanor small crime
Money Laundering taking money and hiding it through another company
Murder killing with intent
Obstruction of Justice doing something to try and keep the case moving unethically
Perjury lying in court
Rape unlawful sexual activity without consent
Robbery stealing while being a threat
Simple Assault attempt to commit battery against another person
Statutory Rape sexual act with someone under age and 6 years apart
Treason aiding countries other than the US
Vandalism damaging property whether its public or private
Violation of Duty failing to complete a duty
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