2. Business Law Chapter 4

3. Important Terms Plaintiff – the state or federal government, representing the public at large. Plaintiff – the state or federal government, representing the public at large.

4. Important Terms Plaintiff – the state or federal government, representing the public at large. Plaintiff – the state or federal government, representing the public at large. Defendant – the person who is accused of a crime. Defendant – the person who is accused of a crime.

5. Important Terms Plaintiff – the state or federal government, representing the public at large. Plaintiff – the state or federal government, representing the public at large. Defendant – the person who is accused of a crime. Defendant – the person who is accused of a crime. Prosecutor – usually the government, the party that accuses the person of a crime. Prosecutor – usually the government, the party that accuses the person of a crime.

6. Classification of Crime Felony – a major crime punishable by imprisonment (over 1 year) or death. Felony – a major crime punishable by imprisonment (over 1 year) or death.

7. Classification of Crime Felony – a major crime punishable by imprisonment (over 1 year) or death. Felony – a major crime punishable by imprisonment (over 1 year) or death. Misdemeanor – a crime punishable by fine or imprisonment in a county jail. Misdemeanor – a crime punishable by fine or imprisonment in a county jail.

8. Elements of a Crime Criminal act – must be voluntary conduct and not based on a person’s status or condition. Criminal act – must be voluntary conduct and not based on a person’s status or condition.

9. Elements of a Crime Duty – imposed by criminal statute to do or not do a certain thing. Duty – imposed by criminal statute to do or not do a certain thing. Violation of duty – by act or omission. Violation of duty – by act or omission. Required State of Mind – state of mind may be difference in type of crime. Did you have criminal intent? Required State of Mind – state of mind may be difference in type of crime. Did you have criminal intent?

10. Crimes Against People Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent)

11. Crimes Against People Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought.

12. Crimes Against People Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Battery – the unlawful touching of another person. Battery – the unlawful touching of another person.

13. Crimes Against People Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Battery – the unlawful touching of another person. Battery – the unlawful touching of another person. Assault – an attempt to commit battery. Assault – an attempt to commit battery.

14. Crimes Against People Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Battery – the unlawful touching of another person. Battery – the unlawful touching of another person. Assault – an attempt to commit battery. Assault – an attempt to commit battery. Kidnapping – unlawful removal or restraint of a person against that person’s will. Kidnapping – unlawful removal or restraint of a person against that person’s will.

15. Crimes Against People Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Murder – the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. (had evil intent) Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Manslaughter – the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought. Battery – the unlawful touching of another person. Battery – the unlawful touching of another person. Assault – an attempt to commit battery. Assault – an attempt to commit battery. Kidnapping – unlawful removal or restraint of a person against that person’s will. Kidnapping – unlawful removal or restraint of a person against that person’s will. Sex Offenses – Rape, statutory rape, date rape or acquaintance rape. Sex Offenses – Rape, statutory rape, date rape or acquaintance rape.

16. Crimes against property Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime.

17. Crimes against property Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Larceny – the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it. Larceny – the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it.

18. Crimes against property Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Larceny – the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it. Larceny – the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it. Embezzlement – the wrongful taking away of another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property. Embezzlement – the wrongful taking away of another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property.

19. Crimes against property Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Larceny – the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it. Larceny – the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it. Embezzlement – the wrongful taking away of another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property. Embezzlement – the wrongful taking away of another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property. Robbery – the wrongful taking and carrying away of property accompanied by violence or threats. Robbery – the wrongful taking and carrying away of property accompanied by violence or threats.

20. Crimes against property Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Burglary – the breaking and entering of a place with the intent to commit a crime. Larceny – the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it. Larceny – the unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it. Embezzlement – the wrongful taking away of another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property. Embezzlement – the wrongful taking away of another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property. Robbery – the wrongful taking and carrying away of property accompanied by violence or threats. Robbery – the wrongful taking and carrying away of property accompanied by violence or threats. Arson – willful and malicious burning of a house or other building. Arson – willful and malicious burning of a house or other building.

21. Crimes Against Business Interests Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person.

22. Crimes Against Business Interests Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Forgery – false making or changing of a writing with the intent to defraud. Forgery – false making or changing of a writing with the intent to defraud.

23. Crimes Against Business Interests Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Forgery – false making or changing of a writing with the intent to defraud. Forgery – false making or changing of a writing with the intent to defraud. Bribery – giving something of value to public officials in order to influence their official activity. Bribery – giving something of value to public officials in order to influence their official activity.

24. Crimes Against Business Interests Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Forgery – false making or changing of a writing with the intent to defraud. Forgery – false making or changing of a writing with the intent to defraud. Bribery – giving something of value to public officials in order to influence their official activity. Bribery – giving something of value to public officials in order to influence their official activity. Extortion – the unjust taking of something of value by public officials or others which is not due. Extortion – the unjust taking of something of value by public officials or others which is not due.

25. Crimes Against Business Interests Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Larceny by False Pretenses (Fraud) – taking someone’s money or property by intentionally deceiving that person. Forgery – false making or changing of a writing with the intent to defraud. Forgery – false making or changing of a writing with the intent to defraud. Bribery – giving something of value to public officials in order to influence their official activity. Bribery – giving something of value to public officials in order to influence their official activity. Extortion – the unjust taking of something of value by public officials or others which is not due. Extortion – the unjust taking of something of value by public officials or others which is not due. Computer Crimes Computer Crimes

26. Crimes Against Government Treason - Treason - The betrayal of one's own country by waging war against it or by consciously or purposely acting to aid its enemies. Tax Evasion - Tax Evasion - is the illegal evasion of taxes by individuals, corporations and trusts. Perjury - Perjury - The deliberate, willful giving of false, misleading, or incomplete testimony under oath

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