term that refers to all cases in which a human being kills another human being by his or her own act, omission, or procurment
What is homicide?
100
the oldest common law theft crime
What is larceny theft?
100
this amendment prohibits the federal government from depriving persons of life, liberty, or property without due process and equal protection of the law.
What is fifth amendment?
100
"I did not know it was a crime" not an excuse
What is ignorance of the law
100
refers to unlawful attacks upon other "for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury"
What is aggravated assault?
200
this type of homicide is often referred to as mercy killing.
What is euthansia?
200
a major property crime similar to but distinct from larceny-theft
What is burglary?
200
the lawful right of the legislative, executive, or judicial branch to exercise offical authority is called
What is jurisdiction?
200
defense referring to a condition in which an individual is coerced or induced by the wrongful act of another to commit a criminal act
What is duress?
200
defined by the FBI as "the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will"
What is forcible rape?
300
an unlawful killing that does not involve malice aforethought but that occurs after adequate provocation
What is voluntary manslaughter?
300
a crime referring to the entering or remaining unlawfully in or on the premises of another under certain circumstances as specified by statute.
What is trespass?
300
a person is innocent until proven
What is guilty?
300
defense involving a state of mind or mental condition that negates a defendants responsibility for his or her actions
What is insanity?
300
sexual relations between children and family members or relatives who are legally too close to marry is called
What is incest?
400
a killing that is committed recklessly but unitentionally
What is involuntary manslaughter?
400
the final element of common law burglary, usually larceny theft but any felony would suffice.
What is intent to commit a felony?
400
in a criminal trial the prosecution brings the case and must prove all the elements of the charges
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
400
most frequently used insanity test
What is M'Naghten rule
400
restricting the freedom of a victim against his or her will and removing the victim from one place to another
What is kidnapping?
500
latin phrase important to homicide meaning "body of the crime"
What is corpus delicti?
500
legal doctrine that refers to the condition of having the power to control an item along with the intent to do so
What is constructive possession?
500
latin term meaning "let the decision stand"
What is stare decisis?
500
defense raised by the defendants who have evidence that they were unconscious or semiconscious when they acted
What is automatism?
500
crimes committed against another based on certain characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation and disability.