Law
A crime that results in severe charges, usually a sentence of one year or more.
Felony Crime
Murder is an example of a _____ crime.
Felony
Traffic offense is an example of a _____ crime.
Misdemeanor
A group of people assigned to decide the result of a criminal case.
Jury
One of two types of crimes that typically involves a lower penalty, usually no more than one year in jail.
Misdemeanor crime
A set of rules that govern criminal offenses.
Criminal Law
A set of rules that govern legal and financial disputes.
Civil law
This takes place when the defendant cooperates with the prosecutor to receive a lesser charge or sentence.
Plea bargain
Name the two levels of criminal law statutes.
Federal and State
In order for someone to be charged with a crime, they must have actually taken the action required to commit the crime.
Actus reus
In order to charge someone with a crime they must of had intent to commit the crime
Mens Rea