Civil or Criminal Law?
What are the two parties in a civil case?
Plaintiff vs defendant
The vast majority of arrests in the United States are what for what type of criminal charge?
Drug Possession
Tom was fired from his job at McDonald's by his mean old boss, Fred. He plans how to get revenge on Fred for a week and then runs him over one day after Fred gets off work, killing him. What type of homicide will Tom most likely be charge with?
First-degree murder
How is robbery a crime against the person and property?
It's taking something immediately off someone's person.
What is the best thing you've seen on Live PD thus far?
various
What are the two parties in a criminal case?
Prosecution (state) vs defendant
What is an example of a strict liability crime?
Selling alcohol to minors, statutory rape, parking violations
Assault is interchangeable with what other charge?
Battery
What is embezzlement?
Taking money entrusted to you
How are the Kardashians connected to OJ Simpson's murder case?
Rob Kardashian was one of OJ's defense attorneys
What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Accomplice-helps the principal commit the crime
Steve and Kate rob a convenient store and on their way out of the store push an elderly man to the ground. The elderly man had a heart attack and died. What type of homicide will Steve and Kate most likely be charged with?
Felony Murder
The willful and malicious burning of another person's property is known as what?
Arson
What are the three types of inchoate crimes?
Solicitation, Attempt, Conspiracy
What is the burden of proof in a civil case?
A preponderance of the evidence.
Give an example of an accessory before the fact and an accessory after the fact.
Various
Give an example of voluntary manslaughter.
Various.
Arson is often paired with what other crime?
Insurance Fraud
What was the name of the man whose very wealthy grandfather refused to pay his ransom?
Paul Getty
Explain why it is possible for someone to be found guilty in criminal law but not civil law.
There is a difference in the burden of proof for criminal vs civil law.
What is a crime of omission?
Failing to perform an act required by criminal law.
Ex.-Paying taxes, showing up for jury duty, not acting when it is your duty to do so
Give an example of involuntary manslaughter.
Various Answers.
Jake buys a Playstation 5 from his classmate, Josh, for $50. The Playstation does not have it's original packaging. What crime could Jake potentially be charged with?
Who is the man who attempted to kill President Reagan to impress Jodie Foster?
John Hinckley Jr.