Murder
Intro to Criminal Law
Crimes Against Property
Crimes Against People
Miscellaneous
100
What are the 5 inherently dangerous felonies in regards to the felony murder rule?
i. Burglary ii. Arson iii. Rape iv. Robbery v. Kidnapping
100
In order to have a crime there must be both:
mens rea and actus rea
100
Larceny of property over $100 is _________ and under $100 is _________.
Grand; Petty
100
The unlawful touching of another.
Battery
100
Define solicitation:
A person counsels, insists, or solicits another person to commit a crime and, at the time of the soliciting, the defendant has the requisite intent for the other person to carry out the crime.
200
______________________ and __________________ separate first degree murder from second degree murder. 1. Premeditation; malice 2. Premeditation; deliberation 3. Deliberation; adequate provocation
2. Premeditation; deliberation
200
In a criminal trial, the burden is on the___________ to prove all elements __________________.
state; beyond a reasonable doubt
200
What element is distinguished from common law burglary and modern law burglary?
element "at night"
200
What are the elements of kidnapping?
1. The unlawful 2. Moving 3. Of another person 4. From one place to another 5. Against their will 6. By force, threat, or intimidation.
200
Define Conspiracy
an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime (to do an act by unlawful means)
300
Malice aforethought is ill-will, wickedness of the heart. Malice can be expressed or implied. What are the four paradigms of malice?
Four paradigms of malice: a. Intent to kill b. The intent to conflict serious bodily harm c. Reckless disregard to an unjustifiably high risk to human life (depraved heart). d. Intent to commit inherently dangerous felony
300
The Constitution expressively prohibits ___________ laws. The supreme court has defines it as one that operates retroactively.
ex post facto
300
The intentional burning and destroying of property of another
Arson
300
A person can use deadly force when:
1) the victim is without fault; 2) the victim is confronted with unlawful force; and 3) the victim is threatened with immediate or great bodily harm.
300
Define Self-Defense:
a defendant is privileged to use reasonable force to defend himself if a reasonable person in the defendant’s situation believed that his life was in danger and the use of physical force was immediately necessary.
400
What is voluntary manslaughter?
1. The intentional 2. Killing 3. of another human being that has taken a breath 4. During the sudden heat of passion OR some adequate/sufficient provocation
400
The state may punish _________, but not _____________.
conduct; status
400
Embezzlement is based on what type of relationship?
Fiduciary relationship
400
What is armed robbery?
1. The unlawful 2. Taking 3. Of personal property 4. of another 5. By force, violence, or intimidation, or threat of use 6. with a DEADLY WEAPON
400
Define Attempt
A person taken substantial step toward the commissioning of an offense but has been stopped by an external force, falls short of committing a crime
500
What are the 5 types of murder that was covered?
FIRST-DEGREE SECOND-DEGREE/COMMON LAW VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER FELONY MURDER RULE
500
Statutory provision must be clear and understandable and must provide fair notice to society on notice to what is expected of them and what is criminalized. A statute that encourages random and erratic arrest will be considered unconstitutional. What is this doctrine?
Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine
500
Elements of burglary
The unlawful breaking and entering i into a occupied dwelling place/homes at night (common law) with the intent to commit a crime while therein
500
An attempt to commit a battery OR Act/Conduct by a defendant that places another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of bodily harm is______________.
Assault
500
What is the Date and Time of the Crim Law Final?
Saturday April 30th, 2 p.m. GET REST!!!!! Make sure you eat and sleep!
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