Criminal Law
This type of law is formulated based on judicial decisions
Case Law
This law typically seeks compensation rather than punishment.
Civil Law
This kind of criminal action has just not been met, but there has been identified planning and a significant step has been taken to commit the crime.
Inchoate Offense
This rea talks about the suspects guilty mind.
Mens Rea
Mildred ran into the bank, with a gun and demanded all of the money from the vault. Mildred has now been charged with armed robbery. This is a what
Felony
When I am not familiar with a law or simply do not know it. What type of defense could I use.
Non, ignorance of the law is not a defense
The individual seeking relief or compensation.
Plaintiff
The officer coerced the defendant to buy the drugs. What type of defense can be used in court.
Entrapment
This Reu(s) says what the suspects behavior was.
Actus Reus
Little Johnny took his classmates $100 laptop and didn't give it back. Little Johnny caught a charge of theft and this is a
Misdemeanor
The defendant cannot be tried for the same offense, this is identified as what
Double Jeopardy
A health inspector conducts a random inspection of our favorite pizza joint and finds cat sized rats running through the pizza ovens, over the pizza toppings and swimming in the pizza sauce. The owner of this pizza joint can be charged with what type of law?
Administrative Law
The judge followed the sentence of the previous court, that has been used for many years. What legal term is being used. HINT: The Law of ___________
Precedent
The state of mind or intent required to be guilty of a crime.
Mens Rea
Grandma Jane was late for her hair appointment and instead of walking through a pedestrian crosswalk, she tried to push her walker across the middle of the street. Grandma Jane can be charged with "jaywalking" and this is
Infraction
A belief that an orderly society must be governed by established principles and codes applied fairly and uniformly to all members, including those in power.
Rule of Law
Liability without fault or intention. Speeding and statutory rape are examples.
Strict Liability
Martha was charged with murder and told her attorney that she did not do it because she was at work. Martha provided a time sheet and video that she was at work during the time of the crime. What type of defense did Martha's attorney use?
Alibi
The body of a crime is also known as what?
HINT: Latin
Corpus Delicti
Donald, Tori and Preston, all U.S. citizens (for now), developed a strong personal relationship with Russia. All 4 of them joined a ballet club and became very close. Russia pays them all enough money, so they will not have to work again. The catch is, Russia wants detailed information to make war or seriously injure the United States. What special category of crime is this?
Treason
This law balances the suspect’s rights against the state’s interests in the speedy and efficient processing of defendants.
Procedural Law
This type of behavior is characterized as behavior that increases the risk of harm to ones self or another.
Reckless behavior
The suspect committed the crime because he was in fear of something more serious happening to him. The best used defense would be what
Justification
As the investigation progressed, the investigators learned that the suspect committed the crime because he was wronged by the victim. The investigators have now determined what?
Possible motive or motive
This crime is often (or can be committed by a non U.S. citizen), for gathering, transmitting or losing information related to the national defense and the information becomes available to an enemy of the United States. What is this special category of crime?
Espionage
The body of rules and regulations that define and specify the nature of and punishments for offenses of a public nature or for wrongs committed against the state or society. This is....
Criminal Law
A behavior in which a person fails to reasonably perceive substantial and unjustifiable risks of dangerous consequences.
Criminal Negligence
Bobby Bojangles was walking home from work around 3a after a late shift. Bobby was approached by the suspect who had a pool noodle and the suspect began striking Bobby with the pool noodle. Without thinking, Bobby removed his sub-machine gun from his jacket and completely emptied the magazine and shot the suspect dead. After a thorough investigation, the police charged Bobby. What type of defense did Bobby's attorney use and why did it not work?
Self-Defense, but the self defense was not proportional to a pool noodle.
What are the four types of mens rea? You must identify ALL 4 for full points
Purposeful
Knowing
Reckless
Negligent
Describe (in detail) one incident that could involve the following categories of crime: Felony, misdemeanor AND an infraction.
EXAMPLE: The bank robber runs across the street in front of traffic and almost gets hit, pushes a person on a bike, enters the bank and steals all of their money.