Terminology
The voluntary act of committing a crime, like the voluntary act of killing someone
Actus Reus
Fear or apprehension of harmful contact is
Assault
Legal term for places that are normally used by people for sleeping and general living:
Dwelling
This defense must show that the defendant did not know the difference between right and wrong when they committed crime
Insanity Defense
The amendment guarantees you the right to an attorney, and allows you to present witnesses to your defense
6th Amendment
In a case where there was a murder, and the defendant did not plan in advance, it shows there was no__________, which if present would have made it a 1st degree crime.
Malice
What makes something an aggravated battery?
Use of a weapon
Another term for any form of theft that involves personal property and no violence.
Larceny
Mental disorder that develops in female victims of domestic violence as a result of serious, long-term abuse
Battered Woman's Syndrome
This amendment protects people found guilty from cruel or unusual punishment
8th amendment
This law supplies the element of premeditation where it normally would not be present
Felony-Murder Doctrine
Involves the intentional touching of another that is either harmful or offensive:
Battery
When a theft occurs and violence is involved, this elevates the action to the crime of:
Robbery
If you didn't start the fight, you have the choice to flee or defend yourself and kill. If you choose not to retreat it is referred to as this:
HINT: The answer is not "self-defense"
Stand your ground
This amendment allows the defendant a right to a jury trial
7th Amendment
The legal term for movement of a victim by his or her kidnapper is
Asportation
Defined as lying in wait for another person, intentionally set out to kill
First Degree Murder
This crime occurs when the defendant, without permission, enters a building with the intent to commit a theft or a felony:
Burglary
When defendants raise this defense, they are claiming that they were not present when the crime occurred
Alibi
This amendment protects you from warrantless searches
4th Amendment
To prove guilt for the more severe crimes, such as murder and rape, the state must meet a higher burden of proof. These types of crimes are referred to as
Specific Intent Crimes
This is a killing that takes place when the defendant is carrying out some action in reckless disregard for the lives of others
Involuntary manslaughter
Legal term for the area close to and surrounding the dwelling
Curtilage
Daily Double!! Answer correctly and receive double points. Get one right, get regular points.
There are 2 types of defenses at the start of a trial, list them both:
Simple Defense
Affirmative Defense
This amendment affords you the right of due process
5th Amendment