Intro to Paralegal Studies Practice

Which of the following is prohibited by the criminal code?

1. Unauthorized taking of property

2. Tax evasion

3. Freedom of speech violations

4. Infringement of copyright

The correct answer is: Unauthorized taking of property

The unauthorized taking of property is classified as theft, which is explicitly defined and prohibited under criminal law. This behavior is a violation of property rights and is punishable by various penalties, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity of the theft and the jurisdiction in which it occurs. Criminal codes are designed to protect individuals' rights and maintain public order, and theft represents a direct violation of those rights. Tax evasion, while illegal, falls under financial crimes and is addressed through civil and criminal law but does not pertain to the broader criminal code as theft does. Freedom of speech violations relate more to civil rights and constitutional law rather than specific prohibitions laid out in criminal code. Infringement of copyright is typically a matter of intellectual property law and civil liability rather than criminal prohibition in many instances, although it can be criminal in certain contexts. However, the primary and most universal prohibition is the unauthorized taking of property, making it a clear violation of the criminal code.