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Crime in America is defined at what?

something that one does or fails to do that is in violation of the law.

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What do crimes need? 

... + ... = ?

Act + Intent = Crime

100

What is required for something to be considered robbery?

? + ? = ?

Theft + Violence = Robbery

100

What are the 4 types of mens rea?

1. Purposeful (intentional)

2. Knowing (3rd degree murder)

3. Reckless 

4. Negligent 

100

What are the 5 Purposes of Criminal Penalties?

1. Protection of Society

2. Punishment 

3. Deterrence 

4. Rehabilitation 

5. Retribution 

200

Why are crimes unreported?

(state 3 reasons)

  1. The belief that the police can’t do anything

  2. Forgotten crimes

  3. False or exaggerated reports

200

What does murder need to be considered murder?

(4)

  1. An unlawful killing 

  2. Of a human being

  3. Intentionally 

  4. With planning (or malice aforethought)

200

What is the difference between pickpocketing and robbery?

There is no violence in pickpocketing

200

What are preliminary crimes? 

Crimes that occur BEFORE the commission of crime

200

What are the 2 factors that determine sentence?

1. Mitigating factors 

2. Aggravating Factors

300

Classes of Crimes

(theres 3)


  1. Felony

2. Misdemeanor

3.     Infractions

300

What are the types of murder 

1st degree 

2nd degree

3rd degree 

300

What are the three elements of a crime?


  1. The criminal act (actus reus)

  2. A culpable mental state (mens rea)

  3. A concurrence of the 2

300

What are the three types of preliminary crimes?

1. Attempt 

2. Conspiracy 

3. Solicitation 

300

What is a presumptive sentence?

The  appropriate or "normal" sentence for each offense to be used as a baseline for a judge when deciding on a sentence length


400

Big” Crime Key Terms

(hint: there's 8)

  1. Murder

  2. Rape

  3. Robbery

  4. Aggravated Assault

  5. Burglary

  6. Larceny

  7. Motor Vehicle Theft

  8. Arson

400

What are the 3 types of first degree murder?

  1. Premeditated

  2. Felony

  3. Murder By a Specified Means

400

What does actus reus mean?

ACTUS REUS = “GUILTY ACT

(ACT=ACTUS REUS)

400

What are "parties to a crime"?

Those who participate in the crime

400

What are the 4 defenses used in court?

1. Alibi

2. Justifications

3. Insanity 

4. Procedural Defenses

500

Types of Crimes

(state 3)

  1. Against People

  2. Against Property

  3. Against Public Order (Treason, Failure to pay taxes)

500

What is the difference between manslaughter and murder?

MANSLAUGHTER: UNINTENTIONAL

MURDER : INTENTIONAL


500

What does mens rea mean?

MENS REA = “GUILTY MIND”

500

True or false

IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE BOTH AN ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT AND AN ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT?


True

500
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