Classifications of Crimes
__________ is considered an act against the public good?
Crime
A major crime punishable by imprisonment or death is known as a _____________?
Felony
Number ?
The American Legal System consists of how many systems ?
Two
The federal system and the state system
What does FBI stand for?
Federal Bureau of of Investigation
The Party that accuses a person of a crime?
Plaintiff
Which of the following are examples of felonies?
Murder, manslaughter, robbery, burglary, arson ?
All of them
What is the difference between the federal system and the state system?
The source of their power for making criminal laws differs.
What does DEA stand for ?
Drug Enforcement Agency
A Government attorney who presents the case in court ?
True or False
The punishment set for a particular crime determines wheather it is a felony?
True
True or False.
The exact definitions, penalties, and crimes may be different from state to state?
True
How is someone convicted of Treason?
A confession in open court or the testimony of to witnesses verifying the same overt act.
A person accused in a court of law?
Defendant
A less serious crime with a less severe penalty ?
Misdemeanor
To protect the public health, safety, welfare, and morals of others ___________ has to be made?
Statues - Which is another name for Laws.
What is the legal term for: when The Fifth amendment of the Constitution guarantees that no person can be tried twice for the same crime within the same court?
Double Jeopardy
Our laws in the United States detail crimes and provide punishment by ?
Fine, Imprisonment, or Both.
True or False
Driving a vehicle without a license and lying about your age to purchase alcohol are two examples of felonies
?
False
The rate at which crimes are committed?
A Crime Index
True or False
A person may be tried twice for the same crime in two different courts?
True