Chapter 3.2- Crimes Against People And Property Flashcards
(21 cards)
Planned to kill
- Murder
Unplanned harm/killing of someone
- Manslaughter
Unlawful touching of someone
- Battery
Process of committing battery
- Assult
Taking someone against their will
- Kidnapping
Breaking in and entering
- Burglary
Taking property without threat
- Larceny
Taking something illegal from one country to another
- Embezzlement
Holding someone threateningly (at gunpoint) while stealing
- Robbery
Burning of property
- Arson
Damaging property that isnt your own
- Vandalism
Taking/stealing from a store
- Shoplifting
Not liking someone due to their race or religion (etc.)
- Hate Crimes
Which of the terms represent crimes against people? (5)
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Battery
- Robbery
- Assult
Name the crimes that are crimes against property (4)
- Vandalism
- Larceny
- Arson
- Shoplifting
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
- Murder is planned while manslaughter is not
What is the difference between sex offenses and domestic violence?
- Sex offenses are sexually harming while domestic violence is physical or verbal
What is the difference between burglary, robbery, larceny, and vandalism?
- Burglary: breaking in
- Robbery: holding someone threateningly (at gunpoint) to steal
- Larceny: taking personal property without threatening
- Vandalism: damaging property that is not your own
Name 3 key categories of things considered controlled substances
- Drugs, alcohol, tobacco
Name 2 motor vehicle violations we discussed in class. What is the difference between them?
- Joyriding and Drag racing
- Joyriding is taking a car for a short amount of time without permission
- Drag Racing is illegally racing cars (w/o being allowed)
Why are computer crimes so difficult to prosecute today (hint: time)?
- It takes a long time to process
