White-collar crime generally encompasses a variety of nonviolent crimes usually committed in commercial situations for financial gain.
The following is an inclusive list of white-collar offenses: antitrust violations,...
criminal law
wilful killing
"Wilful killing" is a war crime as codified in the Rome Statute for the International Criminal Court. A prosecution for wilful killing must show the following elements:
A killing of one or more persons, who were protected under the...willful
Willful refers to acts which are intentional, conscious, voluntary, and designed to achieve a particular result. The specific meaning of the term “willful” depends on the context in which it is used.
In the context of criminal law, the...wire fraud
Wire fraud is a criminal offense that involves the use of electronic communications, such as telecommunications or the internet, to intentionally deceive and defraud someone of money, property, or honest services. This crime is prosecuted...
withdrawal
A withdrawal is removing cash or any other asset from the place where it is held.
In the context of a criminal conspiracy, withdrawal is leaving the conspiracy before the target crime has been committed. State laws differ on...
wobbler
A wobbler is a special class of crimes involving conduct that varies widely in its level of seriousness. Wobbler statutes cover a wide range of offenses, including assault with a deadly weapon, vehicular manslaughter, money laundering, and...
youthful offender
A youthful offender is a legal term used to describe an adolescent who has committed a crime but is granted special status to avoid the full consequences of a criminal conviction. Instead of being tried in an adult court, a youthful offender...