Terms
punishable offense against society
What is a crime?
law enforcement gathers evidence to determine if a crime has occurred and who committed it
what is an investigation?
crime punishable by more than one year in jail, a fine of more than $1,000, or both
What is a felony?
physical or external element of a crime. It generally refers to an unlawful, voluntary bodily movement or, in some cases, the omission or failure to act when there is a legal duty to do so.
What is Actus reus (the guilty act)?
The most blameworthy mental state, where the actor's conscious objective is to engage in criminal conduct or cause a specific result
what is Purposely?
use of force that appears reasonably necessary for the self-protection of an intended victim
What is Self defense?
based on evidence, a formal criminal charge is filed against a suspect
what is a charging?
crime punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of less than $1,000, or both
What is a misdemeanor?
refers to the mental state required to prove criminal intent.
What is Mens rea (the guilty mind)
Being aware that one's conduct is criminal or that a certain result is practically certain to occur
what is Knowingly?
action that hinders the administration of justice in court
What is contempt of court?
the accused is informed on the charges and given the opportunity to get an attorney.
what is initial hearing?
crime typically committed in the workplace that does not involve violence or force nor does it cause injury to people or physical damage to property
What is a white-collar crime?
principle that the actus reus and mens rea must occur together. For example, the criminal intent must trigger the criminal act.
what is Concurrence?
Consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk.
What is recklessly?
court proceeding at which the evidence against the defendant will be presented to the court so it may determine whether there is sufficient cause to hold him or her for trial
What is a what is a preliminary hearing?
phase can include negotiations, to solve a case without a trial. As well as preliminary hearings and motions
what is a pre-trial?
the willful and illegal burning or exploding of a building
What is arson?
In crimes that produce a harmful result, such as a homicide, the prosecution must prove that the defendant's actions were both the factual and legal cause of the harm.
what is Causation?
Failing to be aware of a substantial risk that a reasonable person would have been aware of.
what is Negligently
preliminary exam of the potential jurors to determine their ability to judge ably and impartially the matter to be placed before them
What is a voir dire?
phase where prosecution must prove guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
what is a trial?
obtaining money or other property from a person by wrongful use of force, fear, or the power of office
What is extortion?
Facts or conditions that must be present when a crime is committed, such as the crime's location, methodology, or victim characteristics.
what is Attendant circumstances?
category of offenses that do not require any mens rea or "guilty mind." The mere fact that the defendant committed the prohibited act is sufficient for a conviction.
what is Strict liability?