Types of Crimes
The unlawful act of killing another person.
What is homicide?
When a person fails to act.
What is Omission?
The standard of proof required to arrest or search someone.
What is probable cause?
Criminal cases must be proved beyond this.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
The intentional taking of personal property, regardless of value, in the possession of another from the other's person or immediate presence, and against the other's will, by means of force or fear of force.
What is robbery?
The act of having an item or actively obtaining an item.
What is possession?
Evidence obtained illegally that is barred from trial under the Constitution.
What is the exclusionary rule?
This process aims to help offenders return to a law-abiding life by addressing the root causes of their criminal behavior.
What is rehabilitation?
Any person who starts a fire or causes an explosion with the intent to destroy any occupied structure.
What is arson?
This Latin term, meaning "guilty act", refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes a criminal offense.
What is Actus Reus?
This legal principle protects a person from being tried twice for the same crime after a verdict has been reached.
What is double jeopardy?
This legislative act declares a person or group guilty of a crime and imposes punishment without a trial.
What are Bills of Attainder?
This class of misdemeanor is to possess two ounces of marijuana or less.
What is a class 1 misdemeanor?
This Latin term meaning "guilty mind," refers to the mental state or intent of an individual at the time they commit a criminal act.
What is Mens rea?
Means that a higher court has reviewed the decision of a lower court and determined that the ruling was legally correct.
What is affirmed?
This aims to protect society by stopping a person from committing a crime.
What is Deterrence?
Any person with the intent to promote or facilitate a crime or who advises another person in planning or committing the crime is legally accountable.
What is aiding and abetting?
Using deception to gain money, property, or services is known as this crime.
What is Fraud?
Laws that retroactively change the legal consequences of actions that were committed before the law was enacted.
What is ex post facto?
A non-criminal, civil act against another person.
What is a tort?