FIN 331 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Larceny, Misdemeanor, Legal Doctrine
28 Apr 2016
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Elements of criminal acts - duty to do an act violation of the duty, criminal intent. Duty - enforceable responsibility to obey a statute. Violation of the duty - breach of an obligation. Vicarious criminal liability - when someone else is responsible for another person"s crimes. Juvenile delinquency - what is a considered as a crime for an adult may only be this for a minor. Felony - a crime that is punishable in a state prison for a year or more, or a fine more than. Murder, kidnapping, arson, rape, robbery, etc - examples of a felony. Misdemeanor - a crime that is punishable in a county or city jail for less than a year, or a fine of less than , or both. Speeding and disorderly conduct - examples of a misdemeanor. Infractions - a crime that is only punishable by a fine. Littering and parking violations - examples of infractions.
