Basics
Burden of proof in criminal cases
beyond a reasonable doubt
Person who commits the crime
principal
Effort to commit a crime that goes beyond preparation but does not result in commission of a crime
attempt
Unlawful premeditated and intentional killing of another
Causing substantial interference with a person's liberty
false imprisonment
Who files a criminal case
the government / the state
Person who helps conceal a crime or a criminal
accessory after the fact
Agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime
conspiracy
Requires provocation and a state of passion
voluntary manslaughter
theft of property from another by putting the person in fear
robbery
Party who can appeal a criminal verdict
defendant
Person who encourages or helps plan a crime
accessory before the fact
Act of requesting or strongly encouraging someone to do something illegal
solicitation
Occurs when defendant is aware of a risk of death but consciously disregards it
reckless homicide
assault
Number of jurors who must agree to a criminal verdict
all / unanimous
Person who helps another commit a crime and is usually present or directly aids in the crime
accomplice
Requires an overt act
conspiracy
Only homicide that carries the possibility of the death penalty
First degree murder
theft from a building, dwelling or home
burglary
Failure to perform an act required by law, if able
crime of omission
Person who helps commit a crime but is usually not present at the crime
Latin word for crimes that are committed in preparation for committing another crime
inchoate crimes
Types of involuntary manslaughter in Tennessee
3 - vehicular homicide, reckless homicide, criminally negligent homicide
Circumstances than can make a sentence greater
enhancement factors