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bribery
the crime of offering, giving, requesting soliciting, or receiving something of value to influence a decision of a public official
civil contempt
being held in contempt of court pending the performance of some court-ordered act
commercial bribery
offering, soliciting, or accepting a benefit or consideration in respect to a business or professional matter
criminal contempt
punishment imposed by a judge against a person who violates a court order
escape
unlawfully fleeing to avoid arrest or confinment
indirect contempt
an act committed outside the presence of the court that insults the court
two-witness rule
a requirement that to prove a defendant guilty of perjury
sports bribery
offering anything of value to a participant or official in an amateur or professional athletic contest
resisting arrest
the crime of obstructing or opposing a police officer making an arrest
perjury
the crime of making a material false statement under oath
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Chapter 13 Terms
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Criminal Law
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2010-05-03T01:29:33Z
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