Which term refers to items gained in commission of a crime?

Which term refers to items gained in commission of a crime?

• A. Fruits of a crime
• B. Instrumentalities
• C. Contraband
• D. Evidence

Answer: (A)

Fruits of a crime describe assets gained as a direct result of criminal activity—the proceeds or profits from the crime. For example, money from a robbery or jewelry stolen in a theft are considered fruits of the crime because they come from the criminal act itself. This is different from instrumentalities (tools used to commit the crime), contraband (illegal goods regardless of how obtained), or evidence (items that tend to prove guilt). In many cases, authorities can seize or forfeit these fruits to remove the gains from criminal activity.

Fruits of a crime describe assets gained as a direct result of criminal activity—the proceeds or profits from the crime. For example, money from a robbery or jewelry stolen in a theft are considered fruits of the crime because they come from the criminal act itself. This is different from instrumentalities (tools used to commit the crime), contraband (illegal goods regardless of how obtained), or evidence (items that tend to prove guilt). In many cases, authorities can seize or forfeit these fruits to remove the gains from criminal activity.