This occurs when a law enforcement officer puts a criminal idea into the mind of a innocent person who otherwise would not have commited the offense.
What is entrapment?
100
When found not guilty by reason of insanity, the defendant would be placed HERE until they are no longer considered a threat to society.
What is a mental hospital?
100
This type of lesser crime could result in a sentence of up to 12 months in jail, a $1,000 fine or both.
What is a misdemeanor?
100
Any just cause for commiting an act that otherwise would be a crime
What is a justification?
100
During a criminal jury trial, this is the result if the jury is unable to reach a unanimous decision.
What is a hung jury?
200
Under this principle, everyone accused of crime is assumed to be innocent until proven guilty.
What is Presumption of Innocence?
200
Under this 1843 rule, defendants are considered not guilty by reason of insanity if at the time of the crime, they were unable to distinguish right from wrong.
What is the M'Naghten Rule?
200
This type of crime carries a possible death sentence
What is a capital crime?
200
This occurs when judges use previous rulings as a guideline for similar cases
What is a precedent?
200
The prosecution must establish that accused commited an act that was considered a crime.
What is actus reus?
300
The Grand Jury hands this (a formal criminal charge) down if they believe there is enough evidence for a trial.
What is an indictment?
300
Under this test, defendants pleading insanity would only have to show they are mostly unable to function mentally.
What is the substantial capacity test?
300
The prosecution must show that the accused intended to commit a criminal act.
What is mens rea?
300
This formal document from the Plaintiff sets forth the charges for the defendant. (civil law)
What is the complaint?
300
The type of contract I have entered into if I drop my car of to have my oil changed and give them the keys.
What is an implied contract?
400
A judge may set your bail or release you on your own recognizance during this step of the criminal justice process.
What is the initial appearance?
400
This Act changed the federal insanity defense, limiting it to those who are unable to understand the wrongfulness of their actions as a result of their mental disease.
What is the Comprehensive Crime Control Act?
400
This last step in the criminal justice process is usually handled by the judge
What is sentencing?
400
This is a wrongful act that allows the injured party to sue for damages in civil court.
What is a tort?
400
This requires that the judge follow exact guidelines when imposing the sentence and does not allow for any discretion.
What is a mandatory sentence?
500
An agreement has been reached that the defendant will plead guilty to a lessor crime.
What is a plea bargain?
500
During this step of the criminal justice process, the defendant could enter a plea of "Not Guilty by reason of Insanity."
What is the Arraignment?
500
If you are found with illegal drugs, you have violated this type of law, which in GA is referred to as the Georgia Controlled Substances Act.
What is a statute?
500
The force used to repel an attack should be proportionate to the amount of force used against the defendant.
What is reasonable force?
500
These 3 elements are required to have a legal contract.