The set of laws created over time through customs & judgements by courts is known as...
What is common law
100
T/F: Ethics and law never conflict?
False
100
T/F: Insanity is recognized as a valid legal defense?
What is True
100
Money for a favor....
Bribery!
100
In Clarence Gidoen why was the case brought to a higher court?
Because he asked for an attorney and the judge said no
200
What is the willing and malicious burning of another's property?
What is arson
200
What occurs when a person is legally deprived of his or her freedom?
What is arrest
200
The agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime
What is Conspiracy
200
Tax Evasion, Treason, And Bribery is an example of this type of crime
What is Crimes against Goverment
200
An intentional killing to a person is known as...
What is murder
300
Defense is...
The legal or factual excuse to crime
300
Bob uses what rule when deciding to kill his friend Tim over stolen cheese puffs because he would not want Tim to kill him?
What is Golden Rule
300
An act against the public good, punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both is known as...
What is Crime
300
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
What is Murder is intentional and manslaughter is unintional
300
Person who commits a tort
What is a Tortfeasor
400
T/F: A statue must not conflict with the U.S. Constituion
What is True
400
T/F: Ethics help individuals decide between right and wrong?
True!
400
T/F: The Prosecution brings a criminal to court?
True!
400
Name the 6 types of crimes?
What is Crimes against Business, Society, Goverment, Property, People, Vehicles
400
What are the 3 elements of any tort?
1. Possession of certain rights by an inocent party
2. Violation of rights by feasor
3. Resulting injury
500
Kevin Turner was put on trial for murder. He was found not guilty. A year later he was put on trial again for another murder, but she can not be sentencted. Why not?
What is Double Jeopardy
500
Bail is known as what?
Money or property that is left with the court to assure that a person who has been arrested, but relased will return to court.
500
An little old lady was shopping in the local grocery store. While looking for peanut butter she tripped and broke her hip. There was nothing on the floor. She sued the store. Is the store responsible?
Nope, shes just old and fragile.
500
The difference between Assualt and battery is what?
What is Assault is a threat and Battery is an Action
500
Becca Clarence was sued for writing untrue things about her math teacher Mr. Teacherpants in the college bathrooms. This is known as...