Across
- 2. the attempt to use force for something unreasonable
- 3. illegally giving a person something in exchange for something you want
- 4. obtaining something through use of force or threats
- 7. a defense claiming that the crime was committed to ensure the safety of ones self or others around the person
- 9. taking property without intent to return it
- 11. a major crime, punishable by fine and/or prison
- 13. a less serious crime, also punishable by fine and/or prison, but less severe than a felony
- 16. not telling the truth in court
- 17. breaking into a building to steal something
- 18. killing another person with intent to do so
Down
- 1. malicious damage to property
- 3. the actual use or force
- 4. the taking of property by a person who has been trusted with the property
- 5. betraying ones own country
- 6. the least serious crime, usually something like speeding
- 8. a defense of a crime, claims the defendant was suffering from a major mental issue, causing them to commit the crime
- 10. killing another person without intent to do so
- 12. a false signature on a check or document
- 14. a defense claiming the defendant was forced/tricked into committing a crime, mainly by a police officer
- 15. using violence to take property