defenses
The prosecuted did not know the crime they did was illegal.
what is Ignorance of the law
How many people does a jury conist of?
what is 12 people
when a person kills someone and the killing is premeditated
what is First degree murder
An action that creates the greatest good for the greatest number of people
What is the greatest good
Being tried twice in the same court for the same crime is NOT allowed.
Double jeoprady
You were threatened/forced to do a crime.
what is Coercion
A jury that is unable to reach a decision.
What is a hung jury
assualt consists of
what is threatening someone
Treat others how you want to be treated
(hint shiny)
What is golden rule
FDA ( food and drug administration ) , SEC ( securities and exchange commission )
What is Administrative regulations
You do something to avoid a greater harm being done to you.
what is Necessity
what is render a verdict
going in somewhere with the intent to steal
what is larceny
involves the values that govern society’s attitude towards right and wrong
What is morality
laws specifically passed by a governing body, such as the U.S Congress, state legislatures, and city councils.
What is statute laws
When a crime was committed, you were either unconscious or semi-unconscious
what is Automatism or unconcious defense
You do not need to be able to Communicate in english to be on a jury true or false
what is false
Taking money or property from someone who has been entrusted with it
what is embezzelment
the means for determining what a society’s values ought to be
What is ethics
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
What is judical review
What is the cutoff age for a defense of infancy?
what is 14 years old
What are you charged with if you do not show up to jury duty?
What is misdemenor
Intentionally causing someone's death while committing a dangerous act
what is third degree murder
The failure to use the degree of skill and learning commonly expected in a profession.
What is malpractice
A civil wrong against an individual, such as negligence or defamation
what is a tort?