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Inchoate crimes

Crimes where there is the intent to commit a crime, but it is not committed or completed.

Accessory

A person who assists with a crime either before or after it occurs.

Conspiracy

A group of two or more people that plan a crime and take steps toward its execution.

Perjury

The act of lying under oath or lying while on the witness stand.

Contempt of court

The act of disrupting court proceedings.

Witness tampering

Attempting to change or stop a witness’s testimony.

Jury Tampering

Attempting to change or stop a juror’s testimony.

Obstruction of Justice

Interfering with a lawful investigation.

Bribery

Offering something of value to influence the actions of another person.

Hate Crimes

A crime committed against someone due to their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, etc.

Cybercrimes

Any crimes that involve the use of technology.

Civil law

The branch of law dealing with anything non-criminal.

Criminal law

Acts that are punishable by fines, prison time, or probation.

Statute

Legal rules and punishments written and enacted by a government.

Elements of a crime

The specific components or requirements that must be proven to convict someone of a crime.

Felony

A crime punishable by a year or more in prison and/or involving a value of 1500 or more.

Misdemeanor

A crime punishable by less than a year in jail and involving a value of less than 1500.

Common law

Legal rulings based on past judicial decisions.

Homicide

The act of causing the unlawful death of someone.