A public servant, with intent to obtain a benefit or to harm or defraud another, intentionally or knowingly violates a law relating to the public servant's office or employment. This offense is called:

• A. Abuse of Official Capacity
• B. Official Oppression
• C. Misuse of Official Information
• D. Disorderly Conduct

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is offenses that punish improper use of public office. Abuse of Official Capacity covers a situation where a public servant, with the intent to obtain a benefit or to harm or defraud another, intentionally or knowingly violates a law relating to the public servant’s office or employment. So the act is tied to the duties of the office and done to gain something or to hurt someone, which fits this offense precisely.

Official Oppression concerns depriving someone of rights or imposing a burden through color of office, often focusing on the abuse of official power to harm someone’s rights rather than on violating a law tied to the office for personal gain. Misuse of Official Information targets improper use of information gained through official duties. Disorderly Conduct is a general, less specific offense involving disruptive behavior, not tied to abusing official capacity.