Basic Crime
What is one potential cause of crime?
Poverty, lack of education, substance abuse, income inequality, lack of policing, etc.
If a defendant is determined to have a mental illness by a psychiatrist after committing a crime they could use this defense
Insanity
If someone intentionally kills another person what crime have they committed?
Murder
If someone breaks into an apartment hoping to find some jewelry, sunglasses, etc. What crime have they committed?
Burglary
When the police take the accused's picture, fingerprint, name and address
Booking
The person who commits the crime itself is called the
Principal
If a 4 year old is caught shoplifting because their mother wouldn't buy them a candy bar they would use this defense
Infancy
Kidnapping
If someone intentionally burns down a building, what crime have they committed?
Arson
When the defendant enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest
Arraignment
If someone helps the principal plan the crime they are considered a
Accessory before the fact
If someone accused of a crime can prove they were somewhere else at the time of the crime they would use this defense
Alibi
If someone punches someone else in the face what crime have they committed?
Battery
If an employee working a cash register steals money out of it what crime have they committed?
Embezzlement
When a grand jury believes there is enough evidence to send the defendant to trial
Indictment
If two people plan a crime together, even before they commit the crime itself they have committed
Conspiracy
Self defense
If someone attempts to punch someone in the face but misses what crime have they committed?
Assault
If a group of students take Mr. Dunnan's car for a joyride what crime have they committed?
Unauthorized Use of Vehicle (UUV)
Bench Trial
Someone who helps the principal escape or avoid capture knowing they have just committed a crime they are an
Accessory after the fact
If someone buys a pair of stolen sunglasses after an undercover cop repeatedly pressures them into buying them, what defense could they use?
Entrapment
If Brad and Chad are hazing Thad and force him to do cocaine, which he eventually overdoses on, what crime have they committed?
Negligent Homicide
If someone steals a Rolex valued at about $10,000 what crime have they committed?
Grand Larceny
The first time the defendant is before a judge. Where bail is set and the charges are explained to the defendant.
Initial Appearance