Vocab
an act against the public good, punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment
what is crime?
Falsely making or altering a writing to defraud another
what is forgery?
the unlawful touching of a another person
what is battery?
use of force that appears to be reasonably necessary
what is self-defense?
Crime that is less severe than a misdemeanor. ex) parking ticket
what is an infraction
the government accusing the person of the crime
what is a prosecutor?
Unlawfully offering or giving anything of value to influence performance of an official
what is bribery?
the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought (planned out)
what is murder?
criminal doesn’t know right from wrong (M’Naghten Rule & ALI (American Law Institute Tests)
what is criminal insanity?
less serious crime (fine or up to a year in jail)
what is a misdemeanor?
the person accused of the crime
what is a defendant?
Agreement between two or more people to commit a crime
what is conspiracy?
occurs when one person kills another while committing an unlawful or reckless act
what is involuntary manslaughter?
freedom from prosecution
what is immunity?
major crime (prison or death sentence)
what is a felony?
Legal document ordering one to appear in court
what is a subpoena?
Obtaining money or other property by lying about a past or existing fact
what is larceny by false pretenses?
occurs when one person intentionally kills another BUT does so suddenly as the result of great personal distress
what is voluntary manslaughter?
Based on problems w the way evidence was obtained or the way person is arrested
what is procedural defense?
driving without a license is classified as?
a misdemeanor
When one party is held liable for the tort (wrong doing) of another
what is vicarious liability?
Obtaining money or other property from a person by wrongful use of force, fear, or power of office.
what is extortion?
If someone dies (unplanned) while committing a felony they will automatically be charged with 1st degree murder
what is the felony murder rule?
Officer induces law abiding citizen to commit crime
what is entrapment?
what is it called when a judge gives you a 10 year sentence but you can get out on good behavior
what is a definite/determinate sentence?