Corpus Delicti
What is the definition of "Corpus Delicti"?
The Body of Crime.” It is the physical evidence that proves crime happened.
What consists of the evidence and arguments offered by a defendant to show why they should not be held liable for a criminal charge?
A defense.
What is the legal term for proof that a person was somewhere else when a crime happened?
An alibi
in a justification defense, what does the defendant admit to doing before claiming it was necessary?
Committing the act in question.
When is the USS Midway field trip
October 16th
Does an accident count as first-degree murder, or does it cancel it out?
Answer: It cancels it out (first-degree murder must be intentional).
Into how many broad categories does our legal system divide criminal defenses?
4
An alibi is used to show that it was impossible for a person to have done what?
Committed the crime.
A justification defense claims the criminal act was completely necessary in order to avoid what?
Some greater evil
which soccer national team has 5 world cups
Brazil
What word means the "intent to do a wrongful act
Malice
What are the four broad categories of criminal defenses recognized by the legal system?
Alibi, Justifications, Excuses, and Procedural Defenses.
Who can be called upon to verbally confirm exactly where a person was during the time of a crime?
Witnesses
What legal rule states you can only use force to protect someone else if that person would have been legally allowed to defend themselves?
The Alter Ego Rule.
how many colors are in a rainbow
7
What do you call the planning and thought put into a killing before it happens?
Answer: Malice aforethought.
If a defendant claims a personal condition was happening at the time of the crime to avoid liability, what category of defense are they using?
An excuse.
What types of physical or digital documentation can be used to help prove an alibi besides employee records and social media posts?
Receipts
How does the text define the right amount of force needed for a situation without excessively going too far?
Reasonable force
what is the state with the most population
California (39.4million)
True or False:
can a murder happen if there was no malice (intent to do a wrongful act)?
false
What is a defendant trying to avoid liability for when they present evidence and arguments to the court?
A criminal charge.
Besides receipts and employee records, what digital modern evidence can help prove a person's whereabouts for an alibi?
Social media posts
What is a defendant prohibited from doing when applying force under the concept of "reasonable force"?
Excessively going too far.
what is the largest state in territory of the U.S.
Alaska