Crime Classification
Which class of crime is the most serious?
A. Infraction
B. Misdemeanor
C. Felony
C. Felony
What are the two elements of a crime?
1. Criminal act: Specific conduct the law forbids
2. Intent: Required state of mind
Which defense argues that a person used force to protect themselves?
Self-defense
A legal punishment given to someone convicted of a crime
A sentence
Which penalty requires someone to pay money to the court?
A. Imprisonment
B. Fine
C. Probation
D. Community Service
B. Fine
True or False:
A misdemeanor is more serious than an infraction.
True- A misdemeanor is classified as "more serious" than an infraction.
Intent refers to the ________ at the time one carries out an action
state of one's mind
A person punches someone who is attacking their younger brother in order to stop the attack. What defense could they claim?
Defense of a family member.
A person accused of a crime
Defendant
True or False: Felony's are served in prison.
True
Mallory receives a speeding ticket and must pay a fine but will not go to jail. What type of crime is this?
An infraction
What is the difference between motive and intent?
Motive is the probable reason a person committed a crime and helps explain "why." Intent is the state of one's mind at the time they carried out the action.
A person argues that at the time of the crime they were unable to understand their actions due to severe mental illness. What defense are they using?
Insanity
Prosecutor
True or False: Infractions are served in jail.
False- Infractions receive fines, not jail time.
Which crime is classified as a misdemeanor?
A. Murder
B. Armed robbery
C. Reckless driving
D. Traffic violation
C. Reckless driving
True or False: A person must have motive to be found guilty of a crime.
False- Motive only helps explain "why" someone committed a crime.
What is it called when law enforcement encourages or pressures someone into committing a crime they would not commit otherwise.
Entrapment
A person commits a crime because they want money. The desire for money is their ______.
Motive
What penalty will someone receive for armed robbery?
Fine, imprisonment, or both
True or False: A misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment and/or death in a state prison.
False- A misdemeanor is typically punished by fine, jail time, or both.
Sometimes NOT doing something is a crime. Give us an example
Examples: Failure to pay taxes, report a crime, child neglect, etc.
The oldest test of insanity is called what?
M'Naghten Rule: a defendant must have a mental disease so serious that he or she does not know the difference between right and wrong.
What is the name of the Federal Police Force?
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Matthew is caught driving under the influence for the first time.
What is the classification of this crime, and what would the punishment be?
Misdemeanor, Jail time and/or fine