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who is the shortest person in this class
Sophia
What is an alibi?
It’s when someone proves they were somewhere else when the crime happened.
what is an alibi
An alibi is a defense where a person claims they were somewhere else when a crime occurred
define Self defense
the protection of oneself or of one's property from unlawful injury or from the immediate risk of unlawful injury
what is duress
is a defense claiming a person committed a crime under unlawful threat or pressure but it’s not valid for crimes causing serious harm
who are the reasons why we have 200 burpes
Konnor and elote
What are the four elements of first-degree murder?
An unlawful killing, of a human being, done intentionally, and with planning
why was it made
The alibi defense was created to ensure that a person is not wrongly convicted of a crime they did not commit
define Defense of home and property
The owner of property can justifiably use reasonable, non deadly force to prevent others from unlawfully taking or damaging it.
what about age
states that children lack full criminal responsibility under 7 can’t be charged, and those under 16-18 are tried as juveniles
what is the center of the solar system
the sun
What does mens rea mean?
It’s the intent or mental state behind the crime — what the person was thinking when they did it.
what does it allow a person to do
It allows the person to present evidence that proves their innocence by showing they were not present at the crime scene.
define Consent
consent claims that whatever harm was done occurred only after the injured gave his or hers permission for the behavior in question
what is the exception to if the law is mistaken
Mistake of law is rarely accepted while mistake of fact can excuse actions if a factual misunderstanding is reasonable
what is the largest planet in the solar system
Jupiter
Why is every element of a crime important?
Because if even one element isn’t proven, the person can’t be found guilty.
if a person has a alibi are they innocent- yes or no
yes
define Necessity
necessity, or the claim that some illegal action was needed to prevent an even greater harm, is a useful defense in cases that do not involve serious bodily harm.
what is Involuntary Intoxication
Involuntary Intoxication can be a defense when a person is unknowingly drugged or intoxicated unlike voluntary intoxication which rarely excuses criminal behavior
what boat did we just recently visit
the USS Midway
What’s an example of a killing that’s not considered a crime?
Killing in self-defense or during a lawful war.
if someone says that they were with their family during the crime happening but no one says they were with them do they have a alibi
no
what are some behaviors that are justifiable under the eyes of the community and the law
Self defense, Defense of others, Defense of home and property, Necessity, Consent, and Resisting unlawful arrest
what is Unconsciousness
Unconsciousness asserts that a person cannot be held responsible for actions committed while unconscious, such as during sleepwalking, seizures, or neurological episodes though it is rarely used