Fill in the blank:
A minor offense that is usually punishable by a fine rather than jail time is called _____________.
an infraction
100
Threatening a person at gunpoint is called
a. kidnapping
b. aggravated assault
c. torture
d. larceny by false pretenses
aggravated assault
100
This is the largest desert in the world.
Antarctica
100
Fill in the blank:
A father who uses force to save his child from an attack may claim ____________.
defense of family members
100
This person is sometimes called the district attorney in court and they represent the people.
plaintiff
200
What is the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor?
1 year in jail
200
Fill in the blank:
The willful and malicious burning of a house or building is __________.
arson
200
What number do you get when you multiply all of the numbers on a phone together?
0
200
Fill in the blank:
If a law enforcement officer induces a law-abiding citizen to commit a crime, the accused may claim_________.
entrapment
200
________ is an offense committed against the public good or society.
crime
300
Fill in the blank:
In a criminal proceeding, the government is referred to as the ___________.
plaintiff
300
The unlawful killing of one human being by another, without premeditated malicious intent, is ___________.
manslaughter
300
This former Jazzman's nickname was the Mailman... because he always delivered.
Karl Malone
300
________is a type of defense for people who believe they were in danger and had no other choice but to use force to protect themselves.
Self-Defense
300
A speeding ticket and other minor traffic violations are examples of this type of crime punishable by fines.
infractions
400
Fill in the blank:
A crime that is less serious and has a less severe penalty than a felony is a(n) ____________.
misdemeanor
400
In order for someone to be charged with 1st degree murder, the prosecution must prove (1) malice and (2)...
premeditation
400
Shoplifting is considered a form of __________, the unlawful taking of someone's personal property with the intent to keep the property away from that person.
larceny
400
__________ is a type of defense for people who do not know what they are doing.
insanity
400
Some states classify lesser crimes as minor misdemeanors or __________.
petty crimes
500
What is the maximum penalty for a felony in most states?
The Death Penalty
500
_____________ is the forceful and unlawful touching of another person.
battery
500
Michael Jordan is a....
jerk
500
The person being tried for a crime is called the __________
defendant
500
Major crimes such as murder or rape are referred to as __________.