Chapter 9
Embezzlement:
happens when a person entrusted with another person's property or funds fraudulently appropriates that property or those funds.
Bribery
offering to give something of value to a person in an attempt to influence that person, who usually is a public official, to act in a way that serves a private interest.
Focus on Ethics
p. 200-203
Robbery
taking someones property with force or fear. breaking and entering the dwelling of another at night with intent to commit a felony.
Forgery
the fraudulent making or altering of any writings in a way that changes the legal rights and liability of another. Example: bad check.
Expostfacto
can't retroactively impose a criminal law
Larceny
the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner like picking pockets. Larceny difference with robbery is that robbery involves force or fear Larceny not. Receiving stolen goods is a crime.
Major Steps in Processing a Criminal Case
1. Arrest 2. Booking 3. Initial Appearance 4. Grand Jury or Preliminary Hearing 5. Indictment or Information 6. Arraignment 7. Plea Bargain 8. Guilt Plea or Trail
Crimes Affecting Businesses
Crimes occurring in the business context are popularly referred to as white-collar crimes.the term is commonly used to mean an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.
Concepts Summary
Party who brings suit - The state. Wrongful act - Violating a statute that prohibits some type of activity Burden of proof - Beyond a reasonable doubt Verdict - Unanimous (almost always) Remedy - Punishment (fine, imprisonment, or death)