You can plead this defense if you can prove that you had no idea of what you were doing at the time the crime was committed.
What is insanity?
100
The unlawful killing of another human with malicious aforethought.
What is murder?
100
Tom breaks into Julie's home at night and steals her television. Tom committed this.
What is burglary?
100
The theory in which JFK and a secret service agent was shot with one bullet and made multiple entry and exit wounds.
What is the Magic Bullet Theory?
200
A major crime punishable by imprisonment or death.
What is a felony?
200
This defense is used if you are trying to protect yourself.
What is self defense?
200
The unlawful killing of another human being without malicious aforethought.
What is manslaughter?
200
Willful or malicious damage to property.
What is vandalism?
200
This is the federal crime unit combating the war on drugs.
What is the Drug Enforcement Administration?
300
In a criminal proceeding, the state or federal government, representing the public at large.
Who is the plaintiff.
300
This element has to be voluntary and is forbidden by law.
What is criminal act?
300
The unlawful removal or restraint of a person against his or her will.
What is kidnapping?
300
The willful and malicious burning of someone's dwelling or business.
What is arson?
300
State accused John of murdering his wife. John would be considered this.
What is the defendant?
400
The government attorney who presents the case in court against the person accused.
Who is the prosecutor?
400
This element looks at the mental capacity for committing the criminal act.
What is state of mind?
400
The unlawful touching of another person using hands, knife, or gun.
What is battery?
400
The wrongful taking away of property from a person through violence or threat.
What is robbery?
400
Julie's family was held at gun point. Next to her there was a bow and arrow. She took it, shot it, and killed the gunman. She can claim this defense.
What is defense of a family member?
500
The person accused of the crime.
Who is the defendant?
500
You can plead this defense if you were made to commit a crime by an enforcement officer.
What is entrapment?
500
An attempt to forcefully use a hand, knife, or gun to harm someone, or threatening words.
What is assault?
500
The wrongful taking of another's property by a person who has been entrusted with that property.
What is embezzlement?
500
Summer works as a cashier at the electronic store. A customer bought a new laptop and paid with cash. Instead of putting the cash in the drawer, Summer pocketed it.