History of Criminal Law
What latin term means "Stand by Decisions"?
Stare Decisis
What is not a possible action for the executive branch?
Require revisions to the bill
True or False: Criminal cases have a higher burden of proof than civil cases?
True
Which Amendment protects the right of all individuals to have an attorney argue their case?
6th Amendment
What was the first instance of classifying cases as criminal or civil?
Roman Law
What percentage of bills are made into laws each year?
Fred accidentally drives over a police officers foot who is directing traffic. Has he committed a crime?
Only if Fred knowingly keeps the car on the officers foot.
What is the amount of money given to the court that allows the defendant to be released?
Bail
What is the purpose of creating the 3 Branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial) of Government?
To evenly distribute power.
What defines a potential legislative bill?
A first draft of a potential law.
What is not an element of a crime?
Collaboration
The right to Due Process in the court of law is protected by which amendment?
5th Amendment
What is a written code defining a criminal act and providing the standard punishment?
A Statute
What is the final step for a bill to become a law?
Being approved by the executive branch
Has someone committed a crime by thinking about stealing from a store?
No, there must be a guilty act.
What is prohibited by the 4th Amendment?
Unreasonable Search and Seizure
What is the punishment for arson according to the Michigan State Penal Codes?
Up to life in prison and/or a fine of up $20,000 or three times the property value.
What was the purpose of House Bill 2398?
Decriminalize Truancy
What is not an intention for a crime?
Prevention
Officer Kristin pulls someone over who is driving crazy. Officer Kristin can see drug paraphernalia in the back seat. Can she search the car for drugs?
Yes, she has probable cause.