Understanding Crime Types and Legal Definitions

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Course Outline

  1. Types of Crimes
  2. Crime Perpetrators
  3. Violent Crimes
  4. Property Crimes
  5. Cyber and Financial Crimes
  6. Terrorism and Extremism
  7. Legal Definitions

1. Types of Crimes

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Burglary: A person who breaks into a home or building without permission and steals from it (source content).
  • Robbery: A person who steals from a place using threats or violence (source content).
  • Assault: An individual who physically attacks someone (source content).
  • Murder: A person who intentionally kills someone (source content).
  • Kidnapping: Someone who takes another person by force and demands money for their safe return (source content).
  • Fraud: An individual who lies or tricks others to obtain money (source content).

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1. What does burglary mean?

2. What is the specific term used for a person who commits fraud?

3. What is the primary purpose or function of violent crimes?

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Types of Crimes — examples?

Burglary, robbery, assault, murder, kidnapping, fraud.

Perpetrators — role?

Individuals who commit specific crimes.

Violent Crimes — include?

Assault, murder, kidnapping, manslaughter, mugging, harassment.

Property Crimes — examples?

Burglary, arson, vandalism, shoplifting, embezzlement, forgery.

Cyber Crimes — types?

Hacking, online fraud, identity theft, phishing.

Terrorism — goal?

Create fear to achieve political or ideological aims.

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