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

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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)