Crim Law
This concept refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes a criminal offense.
What is "Actus Reus"?
This term, used in criminal law, refers to the mental state or intent of the perpetrator at the time of the offense.
What is "Mens Rea"?
A type of crime that is considered a more serious offense than misdemeanor, and, consequently, typically carries a higher sentence, such as one year or more in prison.
What is a "Felony"?
The burden of proof that must be established by the prosecution in a criminal trial.
What is "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"?
The courts in Michigan that have jurisdiction to hear the final phases of a criminal trial.
What are Circuit Courts?
A crime that requires no proof of criminal intent or knowledge.
What is a "Strict Liability" offense?
A term that stands for the legal principle that prohibits the government from prosecuting an individual for the same offense twice.
What is "Double Jeopardy"?
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The category of due process protects people from deficient procedures that lead to the violations of their rights.
Another name for the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution.
What is the "Bill of Rights"?
The courts in Michigan that have jurisdiction to hear misdemeanor cases, as well as the early phases of felony matters.
What are "District Courts"?
The third branch of the U.S. government, along with the Judicial and Legislative branches, this branch of government contains what are referred to as "police powers."
What is the "Executive Branch"?
This Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures of a person or a person’s houses, papers, and effects.
What is the "Fourth Amendment"?
Unlike state courts, this category of courts includes United States District Courts, and the United States Supreme Court.
What are "Federal Courts"?
The Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that includes the right to remain silent by guaranteeing that a person cannot be compelled to incriminate themselves in a criminal case.
What is the "Fifth Amendment"?
A type of judicial officer, who, like a judge, may issue search warrants, set bail, or accept bond.
What is a "Magistrate"?
This term, along with with Mens Rea and Actus Reus, makes up the third fundamental element of criminal law.
What is "Causation"?
A major category of law that is NOT part of the criminal justice system.
What is "Civil Law"?
A term that refers to the types of cases a court has the power to hear.
What is "Jurisdiction"?
Another name for the clause in 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which guarantees that no state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction access the equal protection of the law.
What is the "Equal Protection Clause"?
Also known as "reasonable cause," this term refers to when the facts and circumstances in a given situation are sufficient to cause a person of reasonable caution to suspect that either: (1) the person to be arrested is committing or has committed a crime, or (2) the place to be searched contains the evidence sought.
What is "Probable Cause"?
A type of pre-trial hearing held in criminal cases to determine if probable cause exists that the defendant committed the charged offense, with the prosecution bearing the burden of proof.
What are "Preliminary Examinations"?
A term that is defined as an act or omission forbidden by law that is not designated as a civil infraction and is punishable upon conviction.
What is a "Crime"?
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A term that refers to the chapter and section of Michigan law where a particular statute can be found, and which is sometimes abbreviated as MCL.
What is "Michigan Compiled Law"?
The legal principle, or rule, whereby any evidence that has been obtained in violation of the accused’s constitutional rights will be excluded or suppressed from court proceedings, with a goal of deterring illegal police conduct.
What is the "Exclusionary Rule"?
Something police officers generally must have in order to conduct a valid search, unless exigent circumstances or some other exception exists.
What is a "Warrant"?