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100
These acts are contrary to the community interest of the social or government unit.
What is a crime?
100
This principle states, "No crime without law, no punishment without law"
What is the principle of legality?
100
"I did it, but can you blame me"? is an example of this defense.
What is a justification defense?
100
This is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime.
What is a conspiracy?
100
This type of offense encompasses crimes that were started, but not completed
What is an inchoate offense?
200
This body of law defines offenses punishable by fines, jail, or prison.
What is substantive criminal law?
200
This principle states that crimes and punishments must be clearly defined
What is "void for vagueness"?
200
Two people engaged in a mutual bar brawl may use this defense
What is consent?
200
This person participates in the crime before and during the actual commission of the crime.
What is an accomplice?
200
When one person recruit or hires someone else to commit a crime, often murder or prostitution.
What is solicitation?
300
Criminal statutes often contain vague or general language that requires courts to interpret the statute's meaning when applied to a particular case.
What is why the role of the courts is still required?
300
This part of criminal law addresses the intent of the perpetrator.
What is mens rea?
300
This doctrine states that there is no duty to retreat from your home, etc. prior to using force.
What is the castle doctrine or "stand your ground"?
300
This person may aid in the escape or concealment of suspects after a crime is committed
What is an accessory?
300
This statute makes engaging in a business-like criminal enterprise illegal
What is the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act?
400
Federal and state legislators, city councils, regulatory agencies, and the courts
What are some sources of American criminal law?
400
This form of liability does not require a showing of fault; the fact that the act occurred is enough.
What is strict liability?
400
This defense suggests that the perpetrator could not distinguish between right and wrong
What is the M'Naughtan Rule?
400
This allows an employer or supervisor to be charged with crimes perpetrated by the employees (often seen in environmental crime).
What is vicarious liability?
400
This defense may be used by conspirators who get out prior to committing the crime.
What is voluntary abandonment?
500
This allows court officials to make "judgement calls" based on individual case merits.
What is discretion?
500
This conduct is so dangerous that any reasonable person would know that substantial harm will likely occur.
What is reckless?
500
If you were forced to commit a crime, this defense would be used
What is duress?
500
This requires active participation in the crime; mere presence alone won't do it
What is accomplice actus reus?
500
This (often unsuccessful) defense may be used by bank robbers whose car breaks down before getting to the bank.
What is an extraneous factor?