Criminal Law Vocab
If someone fails to fully complete a crime but has the intent to complete it.
Attempt
Criminal laws exist as both the state and federal levels.
True
The first step in the criminal process
Investigation
Is a defendant allowed to change their plea at a later time
Yes
I tried to scream, but...
My head was underwater
A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year
Felony
Felonies are petty/minor crimes
false
(Extra 100 points if you can name the right term for minor crimes)
The third step in the criminal process
Initial Hearing/Arraignment
What is the plea bargain
Is to take responsibility for the crime so they could get lesser time
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My girl don't want me cause of my...
dirty laundry
A criminal offense, less serious than a felony, punishable by a prison sentence of one year or less
Misdemeanor
A principal is a person who helps the accomplice commit a crime
Fasle
Plea Bargaining
Who handles the plea Bargain
prosecutor
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stop spreading the lies
Latin for a "guilty mind," or criminal intent in committing the act.
Mens Rea
Crimes of Omission is when you failed a act of legal duty
True
The seventh step of the criminal process
Pre-Trial Motions
What case established the plea bargain
Brady v. United States
We're smashing mics in karaoke bars
You're running late with half your make-up on
A person fails to perform a required action.
Crimes of Omission
You can be charged for conspiracy
True
The ninth step of the criminal process
Post-Trial Motion
The three types of plea bargain
charge bargaining, sentence bargaining, and fact bargaining
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