Felonious
Describing an offense which is done with malicious, villainous criminal intent. IE: felonious assault.
Felony
The most serious of criminal-type offenses. Felonies are classified as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree with 1st degree being the most serious.
Felony Conversion
(Fraudulent Conversion) Similar to embezzlement or theft. An example of felony conversion is if someone sold goods for a company, and kept the money instead of turning it in to the company. (North Carolina)
Fine
A court imposed sanction that requires offenders to pay a monetary penalty for their actions.
Forcible Entry
Entering or taking possession of property with force, threats or menacing conduct.
Forfeiture
The loss of lands and goods to the State as the consequence of a crime.
Forthwith
Immediately.
Fraud
A broad term used to cover all kinds of acts. Generally, fraud is the commission of an act with the goal to benefit or gain advantage at another's expense. A purposeful misrepresentation with the intent to deceive.
