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07/06/2015

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Term
attempt
Definition
substantial attempt towards the actus reus of a crime
Term
solicitation
Definition
ask or induce another to commit a crime
Term
conspiracy
Definition
agreement to commit a crime
Term
larceny
Definition

taking & carrying away another's personal property interest by trespass

 

w/ 

specific intent to permanently deprive 

Term
embezzlement
Definition

conversion of TPP after lawfully obtaining possession 

 

Term
receiving stolen goods
Definition
receiving actual or constructive possession of TPP that was criminally obtained
Term
theft
Definition
obtaining unauthorized control of property by deception/unauthorized control or criminal possession
Term
misappropriation by fiduciary
Definition
entrusted fiduciary used property for unintended use
Term
bad check
Definition
passing a check with knowledge of insufficient funds
Term
forgery
Definition

common law: false making or materially altering a document of legal significance 

statutory:false making or materially altering a statutorily enumerated document 

Term
uttering
Definition

common law: passing or attempting to pass a forged instrument 

 

statutory: same definition

Term
burglary
Definition

common law: B&E dwelling of another at nighttime 

 

statutory:(1st-4th degree): breaking and entering the dwelling of another, specific intent to commit a crime 

Term
arson
Definition

common law: burn the dwelling of another

w/ gross negligence for property 

 

statutory:set fire to or burn occupied dwelling or structure w/ specific intent to harm person or personal property

2nd degree can be an unoccupied bldg

Term

common law

assault

Definition

common law: placing another in fear of imminent offensive conduct 

w/ battery: susbtantial step toward offensive contact

Term
first degree assault
Definition
any assault with a firearm
Term
reckless endangerment
Definition
recklessly engage in conduct which creates substantial risk of physical harm to another person
Term
common law robbery
Definition
taking & carrying away TPP from another
Term
statutory robbery
Definition
obtaining unauthorized control of TPP from the victims person, presence or control by force or threat of force
Term
carjacking
Definition
obtaining control of victim's vehicle from victims actual possession
Term
extortion
Definition
theft or attempted theft by threat
Term
false imprisonment
Definition
confinement of the victim by force, threat of force, or fraud
Term
kidnapping
Definition
asportation of the victim for any distance
Term
child/vulnerable adult abuse
Definition

physical injury to child or vulnerable adult by someone who is in custody(parent, teacher, babysitter, step-parent, etc.)

 

only can charge 1st degree if abuse resulted in death or serious physical injury 

Term
common law rape
Definition
non-consensual, non-marital sexual intercourse by force or threat of force
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