Legal Lexicon

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Control over the Act

Control over the act describes the actual commission of a criminal offense by the perpetrator. Learn more about key terms in criminal law – now in the lexicon!

Coercion

Coercion means forcing someone to do something through threats or violence. Learn more about the types, consequences, and your rights – read more in the legal lexicon now!

Indirect Perpetrator

An indirect perpetrator acts through an “instrument” accomplice, without acting directly themselves. Learn more about this fascinating type of perpetrator in the article!

Co-perpetration

Co-perpetration refers to the joint commission of a criminal act by several individuals. Curious about how law and responsibility are distributed? Read the article now!