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Crimes that are inherently evil in and of themselves are
Malum in se
The Constitution prohibits the government from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property without
due process
A system that was created to prevent one branch of government from exclusively controlling all functions.
checks and balances
The power of courts to invalidate legislation and the acts of the executive branch that are unlawful.
judicial review
Inchoate crimes are
incomplete crimes
A claim by a defendant that they were not present at the scene of the crime at the time the crime was committed.
alibi
These types of courts do not hear evidence or call witnesses.
appelate
Murder at common law was the unlawful killing of a human being with
malice aforethought
A mix of assault and larceny
robbery
The joining of mens rea and actus reus
Concurrence
Party who aids, counsels, assists, or encourages principal in the first degree but does not commit the actus reus of the crime is the
principle in the second degree
Any act that interferes with the performance of a public official's duties is the crime of
obstruction of justice
The power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches.
Judicial review
Under the __________________ doctrine a second prosecution by a different government against the same person for the same crime does not violate double jeopardy.
Dual Sovereignty
An applied agreement between all people that they will relinquish a certain amount of liberties in exchange for security.
Social contract
Under this rule two people cannot be charged with conspiracy when the underlying offense itself requires two people.
Wharton's Rule
Shields the witness from prosecution for all offenses related to their testimony.
transactional immunity
Stand your ground laws are an extension of the __________________ in some states.
castle doctrine
Conversion of personal property of another by one who has acquired lawful possession with an intent to defraud the owner
Embezzlement
Refers to a homicide that results from an act that demonstrates a callous disregard for a high risk to the victim's life.
Depraved heart murder