MISCELLANEOUS
considered beforehand, deliberately planned
What is premeditation?
Person believes it’s necessary to protect himself against death
What is self-defense?
the deliberate of taking one's own life
What is suicide?
Any attempt or threat to physically attack another person.
What is assault?
A wife catches her husband in bed with another woman. Her killing of the husband is
What is Manslaughter - 2nd Degree
failure to use reasonable care
What is negligence?
In NYS this law gives a person the right to protect his home from a threat.
What is the Castle Doctrine?
When one's negligence leads to killing
What is 2nd Degree Manslaughter
It is the age of consent for sexual relations in NY
What is 17 years of age?
sexual assault by someone known to the victim
What is acquaintance/date rape?
The act of intentionally taking one's own life
What is suicide?
A Soldier has this defense when s/he kills an enemy.
What is time of war
This is the highest conviction or charge for a crime
What is 1st degree murder?
stalking and harassment using electronic communications
A serial killer
What is 1st degree murder
the "other" category
What is 3rd degree murder
A death results from unsafe weather conditions
What is an accident?
A sudden intense passion that leads to a killing
What is 2nd Degree Manslaughter?
In NYS having sexual intercourse while impaired due to drugs or alcohol
What is rape?
An armed robber kills a bystander while robbing a bank, he is charged with
What is 2nd degree murder
The act of following or harassing another person, causing the fear of death or injury
What is stalking?
if person acts under threat of imminent infliction of death or great bodily harm AND belief is reasonable;
What is duress?
A version of assault and battery in which peers or acquaintances intimidate, or put others in fear
What is bullying?
No injury needed in this physical contact
What is battery?
the charge where an 18 year old has sexual relations with a 14 year old
What is Statutory Rape (Sexual Assault)