Which term means anything used to commit a crime?

• A. Jargon
• B. Interview
• C. Instrumentalities of a crime
• D. Intake

Answer: (C)

Anything used to commit a crime is described as instrumentalities of a crime. The idea is that these are the items that facilitate or enable the offense—tools, weapons, vehicles, or other devices that play a role in carrying out the illegal act. Recognizing this term helps you understand why evidence might focus on possession or use of such items, since they connect a person to the crime by showing the means used to commit it. The other terms don’t fit because jargon is specialized language not tied to crime tools, interview is a questioning process, and intake refers to the admission or processing of someone or something.