Question 1

What is the definition of a misdemeanor?

Accepted Answer

A minor criminal offense, typically punishable by a fine or a light jail term.

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A serious criminal offense that typically carries a penalty ranging from imprisonment for more than a year to life imprisonment.

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A criminal offense that is punishable by death or life imprisonment.

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A crime that involves the use of violence or threats to intimidate the public or coerce the government.

Question 2

What is the definition of assault?

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An act of violence that causes or is intended to cause physical harm to someone.

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The unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work.

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The act of intentionally damaging or destroying another person's property.

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The act of threatening to harm someone.

Question 3

What is the definition of battery?

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The unlawful touching or striking of another person without their consent.

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The act of intentionally causing someone else to fear that they will be attacked or harmed.

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The act of providing material or financial support to a criminal organization.

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The illegal use of force or violence against a person or property.

Question 4

What is the definition of burglary?

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The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime.

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The act of driving a vehicle dangerously or recklessly.

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The act of stealing property from a person's pocket or purse.

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The use of violence or threats to obtain something from someone else.

Question 5

What is the definition of embezzlement?

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The theft or misappropriation of funds that have been entrusted to one's care.

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The act of using force or violence to gain control over someone's property.

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The act of threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about someone unless they give you something that you want.

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The act of altering or falsifying an important document or record.

Question 6

What is the definition of extortion?

Accepted Answer

The act of obtaining money or property from someone by the use of force or threats.

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The act of making a false statement with the intent to deceive.

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The act of using someone else's property without their permission.

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The act of accepting bribes or kickbacks in return for a favor or service.

Question 7

What is the definition of forgery?

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The act of creating or altering a document with the intent to deceive.

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The act of taking someone else's property without their permission.

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The act of intentionally causing damage to someone else's property.

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The act of threatening to reveal damaging information about someone unless they give you something that you want.

Question 8

What is the definition of homicide?

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The act of killing another person.

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The act of stealing from a person's home.

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The act of injuring another person with the intent to cause serious harm.

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The act of intentionally causing harm to someone's reputation.

Question 9

What is the definition of larceny?

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The unlawful taking of another person's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.

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The act of engaging in sexual activity without the consent of the other person.

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The act of assaulting a person with a deadly weapon.

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The act of damaging or destroying another person's property.

Question 10

What is the definition of manslaughter?

Accepted Answer

The act of killing another person without the intent to do so.

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The act of intentionally causing harm to someone's reputation.

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The act of causing someone else to believe something that is not true, with the intent to deceive.

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The act of stealing property from a person's home.

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