Crimes against Property
The purposeful and malicious burning of a person’s property
Arson
What element is needed to make a death homicide vs. manslaughter?
Intent to Kill
What type things are needed to prove any crime?
Mens Rea and Actus Reus
What is the standard of proof in a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Give one example of no crime was committed defense.
Larceny: Property was mine
When a person uses force to take the property from another person’s immediate possession
Robbery
What kind of death has the intent to kill but is not premediated?
Second degree murder
What are the four basic levels of mens rea?
Intent, Knowledge/Willful Blindness, recklessness, negligence
What is the standard of proof in a civil case?
preponderance of the evidence.
1. DNA
2. Alibi
The unauthorized entry into any structure with the intent to commit a felony.
Burglary
What is needed for voluntary manslaughter? For example what makes it different from involuntary manslaughter?
Provocation
Any crime that has a sentence with the possibility of confinement in state prison.
What are two reasons for a defendant to enter into a plea bargin?
Lighter sentence
No attorney fee for trial.
What is is called when you committed the crime but your actions were justified?
Self defense
When a person falsely makes or alters a document with intent to defraud
Forgery
What type of intent do you need to prove Involuntary Manslaughter?
Reckless or negligent
Give one example of a crime of omission.
Failing to pay taxes, failing to report to jury duty, failing to send your kids to school.
What are two reasons for the prosecution to enter into a plea bargin?
Conviction/Admission
Cost of taxpayer money to prepare for trial
Better for the victim
List three possible defenses if you claim you are not criminally responsible.
1. Entrapment
2. duress
3. necessity
4. intoxication
5. insanity
The use of threats to obtain another person’s property
Extortion
The action of taking another person’s life while committing a felony
Felony Murder
A get away driver is an example of....?
Accomplice or accessory after the fact
What are the two differences between civil and criminal cases?
1. standard of proof
2. type of resolution money v. incarceration
What are the four types of defenses?
1. no crime was committed (act was not criminal)
2. crime was committed but I didn't do it (mistaken Identity)
3. crime was committed but the act was justified (self-defense)
4. Crime was committed but I was not criminally responsible