Basics
Burden of proof in criminal cases
Beyond a reasonable doubt
The person who commits the crime
Principal
Crimes that are committed before or in preparation for committing another crime
inchoate crimes
the unlawful premeditated and intentional killing of another is called what?
first degree murder
Does Tennessee recognize the offense of battery?
No. It's included within the elements of assault.
Who files criminal cases?
The government / state
Accomplice
attempt
This type of homicide requires provocation and a state of passion.
What does it mean if an offense is "aggravated"?
There were special circumstances, such as a weapon being used
Who can appeal a criminal verdict?
Only the defendant
The person who helps commit a crime but is usually not present at the crime
Accessory
an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime
conspiracy
The reckless killing of another by operation of a motor vehicle is called what?
vehicular homicide
False. Also assault if you place someone in reasonable fear of bodily injury.
Unanimous
Accessory before the fact
the act of requesting or strongly encouraging someone to do something illegal
solicitation
Which degree(s) of murder carry the possibility of the death penalty?
only first degree murder
True or False: You can commit robbery in a house if no one is home.
False. Robbery is from a person. Burglary is from a place.
When a person fails to perform an act required by law this is called a crime of ________________.
omission
A person who helps conceal a crime or a criminal
Accessory after the fact
An overt act is required for which inchoate offense?
Tennessee recognizes how many types of involuntary manslaughter?
vehicular homicide
reckless homicide
criminally negligent homicide
Selling alcohol to minors and statutory rape are ___________ liability offenses.
Does not matter if perpetrator thought victim was of age.