Flashcards: Understanding Crime Types and Legal Definitions — 14 cartões

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.

Legal Definition — burglary?

Unlawful entry with theft, without necessarily violence.

Robbery — difference from burglary?

Robbery involves threats or violence during theft.

Assault — focus?

Physical attack or threat of harm.

Murder — element?

Deliberate intent to kill.

Kidnapping — method?

Forceful taking of a person, often for ransom.

Fraud — mechanism?

Deception or lies to obtain money.

Cybercriminal — role?

Perpetrates crimes over digital networks.

Terrorist — method?

Uses threats and violence to intimidate.