classifications of crime
What kinda of crime is arson
What is a felony
Unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime inside
What is Burglary
A legal argument or strategy used by defendant to challenge the validity of the prosecution's case and seek to avoid a guilt verdict
What is crime defense
A less serious crime. It is punishable by a fine or jail time of less than a year
What is misdemeanor
The result of the guild act. It refers the damage or injury caused by the defendant's actions
What is harm
what is the term for less serious crimes that are typically punishable by fines or short term imprisonment
What is misdemeanors
causing physical harmor threatening to harm someone
What is Assault
The defendant argues that their action was necessary to protect their family from further harm
What is defense of family
Money or property given as surety that a person released from custody will return at an appointed time
What is bail
The physical act of the crime
What is guilty act
A misdemeanor that involves entering someone's property with permission
What is trespassing
concealing the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by means of transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses.
What is money laundering
The defendant claims they were not in a sound state of mind at the time of the crime and could not understand the nature of wrongfulness of their actions
What is insanity
A serious crime that is punishable by jail time of a year and/ or by death
What is a felony
The mental state or intent of the person committing the crime
What is guilty mind
What classification of crimes involves serious offenses typically punishable by imprisonment for more than an year or by death
What is felonies
taking someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom
What is kidnapping
The defendant argues that their action was necessary to protect themselves from further harm
What is self defense
An agreement between the defendant and prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser charge then sentence
What is a plea bargain
This establishes that the defendant's actions must have the caused the harm and result
What is causation
What type of crime is committed by individuals or organizations in the course of their professional lives, typically involving financial deceit
What is white-collar crime
criminal activities carried out using computers or internet, such as hacking or identity theft
What is cyber crime
The defendant claims they were persuaded by law enforcement officers to commit a crime they would not otherwise committed.
What is entrapment
The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense which is prohibited
What is double Jeopardy
The guilty act and guilty mind must occur together. (be present at same time)
What is concurrence