criminal classifications

Question 1

Robbery

Answer 1

the taking of property of another against their will

Question 2

Larceny

Answer 2

stealing

Question 3

arson

Answer 3

deliberately setting property on fire

Question 4

extortion

Answer 4

obtaining money or property by threat to a victim’s property or loved ones, intimidation, or false claim of a right.

Question 5

bribery

Answer 5

the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty.

Question 6

embezzlement

Answer 6

taking of another’s property by a person who has been given control over the property by the owner

Question 7

forgery

Answer 7

making or changing of a writing w/ the intent to defraud

Question 8

uttering

Answer 8

the passing on of a forged document with the intent to defraud

Question 9

What makes a crime aggravated?

Answer 9

The use of a weapon.

Question 10

What is the jail time for a misdemeanor?

Question 11

What is the jail time for a felony?

Answer 11

> 1year of jail

Question 12

What is the difference between a criminal and a civil case?

Answer 12

Criminal is for crimes against the state, civil is against another person (lawsuits)