Latin term used by lawyers when they discuss the requirement for a guilty state of mind
What is mens rea?
100
Crimes that are committed before or in preparation for committing another crime
What is an inchoate crime? (Or what is a preliminary crime?)
100
The person who commits the crime
What is a principal?
100
The unlawful killing of a person with malice. Premeditated, or planned in advance.
What is first degree murder?
100
An intentional threat, show of force, or movement that causes a reasonable fear of, or an actual physical contact with, another person.
What is assault?
200
The latin term for the wrongful act or omission that comprises the physical components of a crime.
What is actus reus?
200
The act of requesting or strongly urging someone to do something illegal.
What is solicitation?
200
A person who voluntarily helps another person commit a crime. They are usually present or directly aid in the crime.
What is an accomplice?
200
The unlawful killing of a person during the commission of a felony. Malice is already assumed.
What is felony murder?
200
Any intentional, unlawful physical contact inflicted on one person by another without consent. In some states, this is combined with assault.
What is battery?
300
The conditions that make an act unlawful. Every crime is defined by this. Each one of these conditions MUST be proven at a trial in order to convict the offender.
What is an element?
300
An effort to commit a crime that that goes beyond mere preparation but does not result in the commission of the crime.
What is attempt?
300
A person who aids, abets, or encourages another to commit a crime but who is not present at the scene.
What is an accessory before the fact?
300
The unlawful killing of another that is done with malice, but without premeditation or deliberation. Intent to kill did not exist until the moment of the murder
What is second degree murder?
300
Unlawful sexual intercourse. It is committed when one party forces another party to have sexual intercourse without consent.
What is rape?
400
Intent to break in and steal, Breaking into a home, Stealing from a home, killing someone
These are the elements for what crime?
What is felony murder?
400
An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime along with a substantial act toward committing the crime.
What is conspiracy?
400
A person who gives assistance or comfort to someone known to be a felon or known to be sought in connection with the commission of a felony
What is an accessory after the fact?
400
An unlawful killing where the victim has done something to the killer that would cause a reasonable person to lose self-control or act rashly.
What is voluntary manslaughter?
400
The act of unlawful sexual intercourse by an adult with someone under the age of consent, even if the minor is a willing and voluntary participant in the sexual act.
What is statutory rape?
500
Intent to do harm/malice, premeditated and planned, deliberate, killing someone
What is first degree murder?
500
An act or omission which leaves no reasonable doubt as to the defendant's intention to commit the crime which the defendant is charged with attempting.
What is a substantial step?
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
1. A criminal offense that is considered less serious. Punishable by a prison sentence of one year or less.
2. A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year.
1. What is a misdemeanor?
2. What is a felony?
500
An unintentional killing that results from conduct so reckless that is causes extreme danger of death or bodily injury.
What is involuntary manslaughter?
500
Sexual assault by someone known to the victim, such as a date or a neighbor.
What is acquaintance rape? (Also known as date rape.)