Crime
The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear.
What is robbery?
Defense claiming that at the time of a crime, defendant was so drunk or high that they did not know what they were doing.
What is intoxication?
People commit less crime as they age.
What is age and crime?
Explains the origin of crime and the extent and nature of crime in society.
What is criminology?
Based on retribution "An eye for an eye"
What is Code of Hammurabi?
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another.
What is arson?
Person claims that law enforcement or other officials induced him to commit an offense he would not otherwise have committed.
What is entrapment?
Minorities involved in a disproportionate share of criminal activity. Minorities are arrested and prosecuted far more often than whites.
What is race and crime?
The study of the agencies of social control.
What is criminal justice?
The elements of criminal law must be proven beyond ________ in a court of law?
What is a reasonable doubt?
The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away by stealth of property, other than a motor vehicle, from the possession or constructive possession of another.
What is larceny?
Defense to a crime if the accused cannot aid in the preparation of his or her case or was incapable of having criminal intent at the time the act occurred.
Immigrants are far less likely than the average US native to commit crime. Significantly lower rates of incarceration and institutionalization among foreign-born adults.
What is immigration and crime?
Behavior that departs from social norms, values, and beliefs but is not always a crime.
What is deviant behavior?
Some crimes do not require ______, called strict liability crimes.
What is mens rea?
Does not include murder, arson, crimes against businesses, or crimes against children under 12.
What is the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)?
Allows people to use all necessary force, without retreating, to defend themselves when they are in their homes.
What is the castle doctrine?
Crime tends to be a group activity, especially among youth.
What is co-offending and crime?
Discussion: How does society decide which acts to consider deviant and which acts to consider criminal?
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The putting of a person on trial for an offense for which he or she has previously been put on trial under a valid charge.
What is double jeopardy?
Latin term meaning crimes that are evil in themselves?
What is mala en se?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Argues that the defendant was coerced into committing a criminal act which he or she otherwise would not have committed, by threat of someone's death or serious bodily harm against the family.
What is duress?
Discussion: Give your opinion on gender and crime.
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Measures the nature and extent of criminal victimization.
What is victimology?
Double Jeopardy: Name the amendment in which the double jeopardy clause applies to?
What is the fifth amendment?