Elements of a crime
How many elements are needed to commit a crime
Four
What is the Prosecutors office called in South Carolina?
The Solicitors Office
What crime requires damaging or destroying property and causing intentional damage
Vandalism
Planned, premeditated and intentional killing
1st degree murder
Which two government entities prosecute the defendant with a crime
The State or United States
The "what happened" part of the crime. The voluntary act needed for a crime to occur
Actus Reus
The person accused of committing a crime.
The Defendant
What crime requires setting fire to property with the intent to burn or damage?
Arson
Reckless act causing death (not meant to kill but shows disregard for life)
3rd degree murder
The standard of proof that the prosecution needs to have for the defendant to be convicted of the crime.
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
What was going through your mind when the act/ crime was occurring?
Mens Rea (intent)
Who charges the defendant with the crime. Hint: the victim does not sue the defendant
The prosecution
what crime do you need to take someone else’s property and must intend to permanently keep it
Theft (larceny)
Breaking into an occupied home with weapon or intent to harm
1st degree burglary
A more serious crime punishable by a year or more in prison
Felony
The act and the intent happening at the same time
Concurrence of the act and the intent
Entering a building without permission with the intent to commit the crime inside
Burglary
What crime requires unlawful physical contact that is intentional or reckless?
Battery
Breaking into a home with no people inside and no weapon
2nd degree burglary
A less serious crime punishable by up to a year in state jail
Misdemenor
The defendants actions caused the victim's harm
Causation
What circuit is Charleston County in on the map of Solicitors offices?
9th circuit
What crime is attempting or threatening to cause harm
Assault
Setting fire to property with little risk of harm
3rd degree arson
Fundamental legal right that the person accused of the crime is innocent until proven guilty
Presumption of innocence