theft/larceny |
Theft/Larceny
Theft/larceny is typically defined as the taking of almost anything of value without the consent of the owner, with the intent to permanently deprive him or her of the value of the prope...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:13:00 GMT |
Stalking |
Stalking
Stalking laws in most states pertain to a relatively new crime involving a clear pattern of conduct in which the offender follows, harasses, or threatens another person, putting that person i...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:11:00 GMT |
perjury |
Perjury
Perjury statutes in many states make it a crime to knowingly lie after taking an oath to tell the truth, such as when testifying in court or communicating through certain legal documents. The ...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:09:00 GMT |
RICO |
Racketeering/RICO
Federal and state racketeering, profiteering, and RICO (Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organization) laws make it illegal for criminal organizations to profit from any legitimate b...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:09:00 GMT |
money laundering |
Money Laundering
Money laundering statutes make it a crime to transfer money derived from almost any criminal activity (including organized crime, white-collar offenses, and drug transactions) into se...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:07:00 GMT |
Identity theft |
Identity Theft
Identity theft laws in most states make it a crime to misuse another person's identifying information -- whether personal or financial. Such data (including social security numbers, cre...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:06:00 GMT |
Embezzlement |
Embezzlement
Embezzlement is defined in most states as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:05:00 GMT |
conspiracy |
Conspiracy
A criminal conspiracy exists when two or more people agree to commit almost any unlawful act, then take some action toward its completion. The action taken need not itself be a crime, but i...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:03:00 GMT |
credit/debit card fraud |
Credit / Debit Card Fraud
Credit/debit card fraud is committed when one person 1) fraudulently obtains, takes, signs, uses, sells, buys, or forges someone else's credit or debit card or card info...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:03:00 GMT |
burglary |
Burglary
Burglary is typically defined as the unlawful entry into almost any structure (not just a home or business) with the intent to commit any crime inside (not just theft/larceny). No physical br...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:00:00 GMT |
