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The set of laws created over time through customs & judgements by courts is known as...
What is common law
T/F: Ethics and law never conflict?
False
T/F: Insanity is recognized as a valid legal defense?
What is True
Money for a favor....
Bribery!
The unlawful touching of another person..
What is battery
What is the willing and malicious burning of another's property?
What is arson
What is emancipated mean?
Minors who are no longer under the legal control of their parents
The agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime
What is Conspiracy
Tax Evasion, Treason, And Bribery is an example of this type of crime
What is Crimes against Government
An intentional killing to a person is known as...
What is murder
A person of ___________ is willing to do the right thing, regardless of personal consequences.
Integrity
Bob uses what rule when deciding to kill his friend Tim over stolen cheese puffs because he would not want Tim to kill him?
What is Golden Rule
An act against the public good, punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both is known as...
What is Crime
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
What is Murder is intentional and manslaughter is unintentional
Person who commits a tort
What is a Tortfeasor
T/F: A statue must not conflict with the U.S. Constitution
What is True
T/F: Ethics help individuals decide between right and wrong?
True!
T/F: The Prosecution brings a criminal to court?
True!
Name the 6 types of crimes?
What is Crimes against Business, Society, Government, Property, People, Vehicles
What are the three main elements of a contract?
1. Offer 2. Acceptance 3. Consideration
Kevin Turner was put on trial for murder. He was found not guilty. A year later he was put on trial again for another murder, but she can not be sentenced. Why not?
What is Double Jeopardy
Bail is known as what?
Money or property that is left with the court to assure that a person who has been arrested, but released will return to court.
An little old lady was shopping in the local grocery store. While looking for peanut butter she tripped and broke her hip. There was nothing on the floor. She sued the store. Is the store responsible?
Nope, she's just old and fragile.
The difference between Assault and Battery is what?
Assault is a threat and Battery is an Action
Becca Smith was sued for writing untrue things about her math teacher Mr. Teacherpants in the college bathrooms. This is known as...
What is Libel