Sources of Criminal Law
What is the body of law developed through court decisions?
Common Law
What does "actus reus" mean?
Guilty Act
What defense claims the defendant was elsewhere when the crime occurred?
Alibi
Who is the person who directly commits the crime?
Principal
What are crimes committed in preparation for another crime called?
Inchoate Crimes
Which branch of government creates criminal statutes?
Legislative Branch
What does "mens rea" mean?
Guilty Mind
What defense argues the defendant acted to protect themselves from imminent harm?
Self-Defense
What is someone who helps commit a crime called?
Accomplice
What crime involves asking or encouraging someone to commit a crime?
Solicitation
What constitutional principle prohibits retroactive criminal laws?
Ex Post Facto
A crime generally requires both actus reus and what other element?
Mens Rea
What defense is based on a mental disease preventing understanding of right and wrong?
Insanity
What is a person who helps a criminal avoid arrest after the crime?
Accessory After the Fact
What crime involves taking a substantial step toward committing a crime?
Attempt
What amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination?
Fifth Amendment
What level of intent exists when a person consciously desires a specific result?
Purpose/Intent
What defense claims the defendant was forced to commit the crime by threat of harm?
Duress
What is aiding, counseling, or encouraging a crime called?
Accomplice Liability
What crime requires an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime?
Conspiracy
What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
What mental state involves awareness of a substantial risk but proceeding anyway?
Recklessness
What defense argues the defendant was induced by law enforcement to commit a crime?
Entrapment
Can an accomplice be punished similarly to the principal offender?
Yes
Which inchoate crime is complete as soon as the request is made, even if the other person refuses?
Solicitation