Business Law I
Name _________________________________________
Chapter 4—Our Criminal Laws
Vocabulary
Date _____________________
Period _____
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38 pts. possible
1.
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Theft of finances from a business, such as skimming money from the books.
2.
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Crime punishable by confinement for more than one year in a state prison, fine of
more than $1,000 or both.
3.
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Responsibility of one person for another, such as employer for employee.
4.
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Soliciting, accepting or offering something of value to unlawfully influence official
performance.
5.
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Intentional illegal burning of a building.
6.
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The ability to understand the difference between right and wrong is known as
having sufficient __.
7.
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Lying about an existing or past fact with the intent of obtaining property or money.
8.
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Business-related that typically involve no force or violence are usually referred to as
__.
9.
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Using reasonable necessary force to protect self or those under your protection.
10.
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Lying under oath.
11.
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Taking something from another or from their presence against their will.
12.
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Three things must be proven in order to convict someone of a crime. The first is
that there was an established responsibility to do or not do something. This
responsibility is known as a __.
13.
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The second requirement is that the responsibility noted in question #12 has been
__.
14.
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The final item that must be proven is that the defendant purposefully committed
the act. This is known as __.
15.
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Obscenity, prostitution and bigamy are classified as crimes against __.
16.
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Charge one can face if refusing to follow court orders, such as not testifying after
the granting of immunity.
17.
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A less serious offense, usually punishable by confinement in a local jail, possibly
with a small fine.
18.
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Materially altering or falsely making a writing with the intent to defraud.
19.
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Deal reached between prosecution and defense where defendant may agree to
admit guilt to a lesser charge.
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20.
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Increasing the amount on a check.
21.
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Freedom from prosecution, even if it is obvious that one has committed a crime.
22.
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Defenses based on problems with the way the legal process was carried out.
23.
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Intent need not be proven for situations of extreme __.
24.
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Plea that is used when a defendant doesn’t know the difference between right and
wrong and cannot therefore understand his or her actions.
25.
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One who receives stolen property, usually with the intent to sell to others, is known
as a __.
26.
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Entering a building without permission with the intent to commit a crime.
27.
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A lesser misdemeanor, usually punishable by fine only.
28.
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__ of the law is no excuse.
29.
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When two or more parties agree to commit a crime.
30.
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Commonly known as theft.
31.
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Defenses used to disprove, justify or excuse an action.
32.
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More commonly known as blackmail.
33.
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What drives a person to act or refrain.
34.
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Minors are charged with ___ whereas adults are charged with a crime.
35.
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Those rights read to an individual when arrested. They work toward assuring an
individual of due process.
36.
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A criminal charge closely connected with arson; intentionally trying to cheat by
filing a false claim for the loss of a building due to fire.
37.
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Penalty provided by law and imposed by the courts for the violation of criminal
laws.
38.
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Reasonable grounds for believing that someone is responsible or guilty of a crime.