PARTIES TO CRIME
What is it called when someone assists in the successful escape or concealment of criminal activity?
Accessory after the fact.
An attempt to complete a crime is not considered a criminal act.
True or False?
False
What is it called when a death is intentional and had malicious intent?
Murder
Involuntary conduct defense always exists in situations where the actor's conduct was supposedly not voluntary.
True or False?
True
"element of physical conduct necessary for someone to commit a crime"
What is this the definition of?
Actus reus
Persons who are actually involved in primary criminal conduct are known as what?
Principals.
Is the actus reus present in the crime of attempt?
No, only the mens rea is present.
What occurs when an owner is deprived of property by the use of force or threat?
Robbery
What are the two types of mistake defense?
1. Mistake of law
2. Mistake of fact
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than a year
A felony is punishable by imprisonment in an excess of a year or by death
When the owners of the boarding house in Washington D.C. supposedly knew of the plan to assassinate President Lincoln, what were they guilty of?
Accessory before the fact.
Cooperation of two or more people in planning and completing a crime is called?
Conspiracy
What is it called when the death was intentional but there are special circumstances?
Voluntary manslaughter.
Conduct that takes place under special circumstance such as defense of oneself or other.
What is this called?
Justifiable conduct
What does the Latin phrase mens rea translate to?
Guilty mind
In the case of a misdemeanor is there an accessory to the crime?
No
What is the crime of solicitation?
When an individual seeks to persuade another individual to commit a crime.
Hunting in a populated area and accidentally killing someone is an example of?
Involuntary Manslaughter
What two factors must be present for an insanity defense?
1. Existence of mental impairment
2. Presence of mental impairment at the time of the crime
What are the two basic elements included in all crimes?
Mental conduct and physical conduct
What do you call people who actively participate in the commission of a crime but are not a primary actor?
Accomplices and conspirators
What are the three inchoate offenses?
1. Conspiracy
2. Attempt
3. Solicitation
Theft of funds placed in one's trust belonging to one's employer is called?
Embezzlement.
What defense can be used when the actor was given multiple given choices, but in reality only one choice could be made?
Duress
Who is responsible for protecting and upholding society's rights?
The government