The law originating from use and custom rather than from written statutes.
What is Common Law
100
A serious crime, generally one punishable by death or by incarceration for greater than one year.
What is a felony.
100
An act in violation of the law; a guilty act.
What is actus reus.
100
The author of the following quote: "It is better that ten guilty persons escape than one innocent suffer."
Who is Sir William Blackstone, 1723-1780
100
You Instructor's Name
What is Nicole M. Winget
200
The highest form of law in the United States.
What is the Constitution.
200
The highest judicial body in the United States.
What is The Supreme Court.
200
The specific mental state of the defendant at the time of the crime; a guilty mind.
What is mens rea.
200
The level of seriousness of an offense.
What is degree.
200
Campbell University's current President
Who is Dr. Creed
300
Law in the form of statutes or formal written codes made by a legislature or governing body with the power to make law.
What is statutory law.
300
The court system that pits the prosecution against the defense in the belief that truth can best be realized through effective debate over the merits of the opposing sides.
What is an adversarial system.
300
Liability without fault or intention.
What is strict liability.
300
The facts surrounding an event.
What are attendant circumstances.
300
The Branch of Military Service your instructor is in?
What is the Navy (Reserves)
400
The form of law that governs relationships between party.
What is civil law.
400
The standard of proof necessary for conviction at criminal trials.
What is the reasonable doubt standard.
400
A person's reason for committing a crime.
What is motive.
400
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