Name That Crime
Entering a building without permission when intending to commit a crime
burglary
based on problems with the way evidence is obtained or the way an accused person is arrested, questioned, tried, or punished
procedural defenses
one who obtains money or other property by lying about a past or existing fact
false pretenses
what specifically drives a person to act or refrain from doing so
motive
an accused person may agree to plead guilty to a less serious crime in exchange for having a more serious charge dropped
plea bargain
an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime is called
conspiracy
the use of force that appears to be reasonably necessary to the victim to prevent death, serious bodily harm, rape, or kidnapping
self-defense
falsely making or materially altering a writing to defraud another
forgery
Legally, a crime is considered an offense against...
society
To impose a penalty for a crime
punish
willful and illegal burning or exploding of a building
arson
disprove, justify, or excuse the alleged crime
substantive defense
unlawfully offering or giving anything of value to influence performance of an official in the carrying out of their public or legal duties
bribery
the state of mind that must be present concurrently with the alleged criminal act or failure to act
intent
To discourage future crimes.
deter
Murder would be an example of this type of crime
Felony
generally exists when, because of a verifiable mental disease or defect, the accused does not know the difference between right and wrong
criminal insanity
offenses committed in the business world
white-collar crimes
The authors of this document believed it was better for society to give individuals too much liberty than to allow the government too much power.
Constitution
To reform and reintegrate into society.
rehabilitate
Disorderly conduct would be an example of this type of crime
misdemeanor
action that hinders the administration of justice (punishable by imprisonment)
contempt of court
obtaining money or other property from a person by wrongful use of force, fear, or the power of office
extortion
freedom from prosecution even when one has committed the crime charged.
immunity
To remove the ability to commit more crimes.
incapacitate