Random Law Stuff
How do police and prosecutors protect society? (Name at least 3)
Identifying, Arresting, Prosecuting, Punishing
Most states recognize that children under __ cannot commit criminal intent
18
White Collar Crimes are punishable by?
Usually fined
Short time behind bars
What does the legal system assume everyone already knows?
The LAW!
What is extortion? Give an example
Obtaining money or other property by wrongul use of force, fear, or power.
Will beat up if not paid money or given what I want
What is a misdemeanor? Give an Example
A less serious crime.
Speeding
Disorderly conduct
What are some punishments of contempt of court?
The judge may impose fines and/or jail time
What is Self Defense? Give an example
Reasonable force used to prevent death, bodily harm, rape, or kidnapping
What rights can be taken away if a Felony is committed? (Name at least 3)
Vote, Ownership of firearms, travel abroad, serve on a jury, public
What is a Felony? Give an example
Crimes punishable by confinement.
Murder, kiddnapping, robbery, theft, etc
A misdemeanor can be punishable by?
Confinement in a county or city jail (for less than one year)
Fine (less than $1,000)
Is ignorance of the law a defense?
No it is not
Do criminals have to testify against themselves in court?
They do not have to
Who is a crime against?
A crime is against Society
What are some punishments of Felony?
Fine of more than $1,000
Confinement in Jail
Dealth Penalty
What is procedural defense?
Based on the problems with the way evidence is obtained.
How the person is arrested, questioned, tried or punished.
Explain what Voir Dire is and what it does?
Examines potential jurors and determind their ablitly to judge ably and impartially
What kind of crimes to courts tend to be more lenient on?
White collar crimes
What is the purpose of Punishment? Give an example.
Purpose is to discipline the wrongdoer.
Remove criminals from society
Sometimes criminals are rehabilitated (during their sentence)
What is Substantive Defense?
Try to disprove, justify, or excuse the alleged crime.
Discredit the facts the state sought to establish.