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CRIM LAW ELEMENTS
FINAL EXAM CRAM SESSION!
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12/08/2008

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Battery-Common Law/IL/Majority
Definition
Intentionally or Knowingly causes bodily harm to another OR makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with another (general intent).
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Arson-Common Law
Definition
Malicious burning of dwelling of another (general intent)
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Arson-IL/MAJ
Definition
Knowingly, by means of fire or explosion, damages any real or personal property of another (general intent).
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"Arson for Fraud"-IL/MAJ
Definition
Knowingly, by means of fire or explosion, damages any real or personal property w/ intent to defraud an insurer. (specific intent).
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Kidnapping-Common Law
Definition
Unlawful taking of a person form one place to another (asportation) and secretly confining him or her against his or her will. (abduction used to have to take the person out of the country). (General Intent)
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Kidnapping-IL/Majority
Definition
Knowingly and secretly confining a person against his/her will. (General Intent)
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Home Invasion in IL
Definition
A person who is not a peace officer acting in the line of duty commits home invasion when w/out authority he knowingly enters the dwelling of another when he knows or has reason to know that one or more persons is present.
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Unlawful Restraint
Definition
Term used in IL to describe Knowingly confining another against his/her will. Called False Imprisonment in the Majority/Common Law Jurisdictions. (General Intent (Intent or Knowledge))
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False Imprisonment
Definition
Term used in Majority/CL to describe Knowingly confining another against his/her will. Called Unlawful Restraint in Illinois. (General Intent (Intent or Knowledge))
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Statutory Rape-Common Law
Definition
Male sexual intercourse with a underage female (Strict Liability)
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Statutory Rape-IL/MAJ
Definition
Adult sexual activity with a minor (Strict Liability)
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Rape-Common Law
Definition
Forcible Sexual Intercourse by male against the will of a female victim, not his wife (General Intent (intent; knowledge or recklessness)
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Criminal Sexual Assault-IL/MAJ
Definition
Non-consensual sexual intercourse, oral copulation, anal copulation, mechanical penetration, or any other "contact" between sex organs of one person and sex organs, mouth or anus of another person. (General Intent; no specified; go to 4/3-b)
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Assault-Common Law
Definition
attempted battery (Specific Intent)
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Assault-IL/Majority
Definition
Conduct that places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. (General Intent; no mens rea on its face apply 5/4-3b)
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Larceny-Common Law
Definition
Trespassory taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to steal (permanently deprive rightful owner)(specific intent)
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Embezzlement-Common Law
Definition
Where one, already in possession of a property of another, wrongfully converts such property with the intent to defraud (specific intent)
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Intimidation/Extortion/Blackmail-CL/IL/Maj
Definition
Threatens another with the intent to cause him/her to perform an act or omit a performance of an act against his/her will (specific intent)
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False Pretenses-Common Law
Definition
Making false representation, with intent to defraud, which causes victim to pass title of his/her property to wrongdoer. (specific intent)
* Gold watch for a bad check*
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Theft-IL/Maj
Definition
Knowingly taking control over another's property w/ intent to permanently depreive rightful owner OR knowing such taking will permanently deprive rightful owner. (General Intent (intent or knowledge)
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Robbery-Common Law/IL/Majority
Definition
Taking property from the presence of another by force or threat of force (General Intent (no mens rea on its face; 5/4-3b)
* If someone breaks into your house, this is burglary not robbery*
Term
Burglary-Common Law
Definition
Breaking and entering the dwelling of another in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony or theft (specific intent).
Term
Burglary-IL/Majority
Definition
Unauthorized entry into the building or structure of another with the intent to commit a felony or theft (specific intent)
Term
Bribery-Common Law/Majority
Definition
Corrupt payment OR receipt of private consideration in exchange for official action (general intent).
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Bribery-Illinois
Definition
Making A Bribe-w/ intent to influence a public officer, juror or witness, he/she promises or tenders to such person something that such person is not authorized to accept (specific intent).

Receiving a Bribe-receives, as public officer, juror or witness, something he/she is not authorized to accept that was given to him/her by someone that he/she knows is seeking influence or personal advantage. (general intent)
Term
Controlled Substances/Cannabis Prohibitions (Illinois/Majority)
Definition
1. Knowledgeable "simple" possession (general intent)
2. Knowingly manufactures or delivers (general intent)
3. Possesses w/ intent to deliver or manufacture (specific intent)
Term
Stalking
Definition
A person commits stalking when he knowingly and w/out lawful justification on at least 2 occasions follows another.(General Intent (intent or knowledge))
Term
Resisting a peace officer-IL
Definition
General Intent Crime; Courts are looking for more active resistance than passive resistance

Example of police officer asking you to roll down your window and you don't-this is still affective.
Term
Deceptive Practices-IL
Definition
In IL a person commits a deceptive practice when, with intent to defraud, he engages in some type of deceptive practice for monetary gain.

Most common example is writing a check you know you can't cover.

Essential difference b/w deceptive practices and theft
Term
Accomplice Liability
Definition
Either before or during the commission of an offense and w/ the intent to promote such commission, D solicits, aids, abets, agrees or attempts to aid such other person in the planning or commission of an offense. (Specific Intent)
Term
Barratry
Definition
Excites and stirs up action or quarrels between people of a state to promote strife and contention. (Wickedly and willfully)
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