Against This
This Sub Classification of crimes includes perjury and tax evasion
Crimes against Government
Number of jurors in a criminal trial as well as the number that must agree to find a defendant guilty
12 and all 12
This is known as common theft
Larceny
These are not crimes and are usually punishable by a fine
Infractions
This element of a crime is not always needed to get a conviction
Intent
This Sub Classification of crimes includes murder, rape and assault
Crimes against a person
All crimes are considered to be against this
Society
Breaking into a property with intent to commit a crime, like theft
Burglary
If you are found guilty of this, its usually less than a year in jail or a fine
Misdemeanor
If a witness knows a crime took place but refuses to work with the police, they can be charged with this?
Accomplice or Accessory
This Sub Classification of crimes includes larceny or robbery
Crimes against Property
Who represents the people in a criminal trial?
The government
This means to lie under oath
Perjury
These are crimes punishable for a year or more
Felony
The Duty in a criminal case is based on this?
The law (Statute or Ordinance)
This Sub Classification of crimes includes illegal sale of securities or food and drug laws
Crimes against consumers
The 3 elements of a criminal act
Duty, breach and intent
This means taking something that has been entrusted to you
Embezzlement
This means murder without intent and comes with a smaller jail sentence than 1st degree murder
Manslaughter
This term means a criminal defendant "Planned" the crime
Pre Meditation
This Sub Classification of crimes includes Bigamy or obscenity
Crimes against Decency
What is the standard of proof to convict a person of a crime
Beyond a reasonable doubt
This means being held legally responsible for the criminal acts of an employee
Vicarious Criminal Liability
If 2 people work together to pay off a politician to pass a law they want, they can be charged with these 2 things?
This is the standard of proof that must be met to convict a criminal defendant of a crime in this country
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt