Elements of crime
guilty mind
what is mens rea
judge made law
what is common law
killing done while a person commits a felony
what is a felony murder
law focusing on crime and comes from the government
what is criminal law
prohibited act, criminal intent, concurrence of the act and intent, and causation
what are the four elements of crime
social scientists engaging in the study of crimes
criminologists
a killing done with malice aforethought
what is first degree murder
the intent to do a crime
what is malice aforethought
specific intent, general intent, criminal negligence, and strict liability
what are the four types of criminal in tent
describe the differences between felonies and misdemeanors
what are crimes that are punishable by death or by imprisonment. (felonies) what are crimes that are punishable by time in a local jail. (misdemeanors)
killing done with malice aforethought but with premeditation and deliberation
what is second degree murder
steps and decisions taken in trials, investigations, and verdict
what is criminal procedure