Criminal Law
Types of Crimes
Intentional Torts
Negligence
Misc.
100
An act against the public good
A Crime.
100
The unlawful killing of another human being WITH malice aforethought is called
Murder
100
A private wrong committed by one person against another is called
Tort
100
Injury caused by a person's mere carelessness
Negligence
100
Crimes that involve certain symbols, writings, pictures or spoken words that cause fear or anger
Hate Crime
200
What are the TWO major types of crimes?
Felonies Misdemeanors
200
The unlawful killing of another human being WITHOUT malice aforethought
Manslaughter
200
When a person knows and desires the consequences of his or her act
Intentional Tort
200
Participation in an ultra-hazardous activity
Strict Liability
200
The doctrine stating that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime
Double Jeopardy
300
The ONE crime named in the U.S. Constitution is
Treason
300
Describe the difference between assault and battery.
Battery: Unlawful touching of another person Assault: Attempt to commit a battery
300
The person who committed a tort is known as a
Tortfeasor
300
The defendant can show that the plaintiff knew of the risk involved and still took the chance of getting injured
Assumption of Risk
300
What is the primary job of a criminal defense attorney?
To show that the prosecutor failed to prove the required elements
400
Name AND describe the TWO elements of a crime
1. Criminal Act: Voluntary conduct against statute 2. Required State of Mind: Intent of their action
400
The use of any computer to commit a crime is called
Computer Trespass
400
The wrongful damage to or interference with the property of another
Trespass
400
Explain the DIFFERENCE between comparative and contributory negligence
Comparative: Behavior by the plaintiff that helps cause injuries Contributory: Negligence of each party is compared
400
What is the DIFFERENCE between first and second degree assault?
First Degree: Deadly weapon or with another crime Second Degree: Otherwise
500
Name AND describe THREE of the four defenses to crimes
Possible answers: 1. Insanity 2. Entrapment 3. Self-Defense 4. Defense of a family member
500
Describe the difference between larceny, robbery and embezzlement
Larceny: Taking property Robbery: Taking property with force Embezzlement: Taking property entrusted
500
Name AND describe the TWO types of defamation
Libel: Written Slander: Oral
500
Briefly describe each of the FOUR elements of negligence
1. Duty of Care 2. Breach of Duty 3. Proximate Cause 4. Actual Harm
500
What are THREE factors that can cause a murder to be first degree vs. second degree
1. Premeditation 2. Cruelty or torture 3. While other felony
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