Court Systems
A court where the person bringing charges is referred to as a plaintiff.
What is civil court
When a person intentionally and maliciously sets fire or causes an explosion that damages property.
What is arson
First Degree Murder
What is a killing that is premeditated (planned)
When a person is considered not mentally competent enough to stand trial or be held completely responsible for a crime committed.
What is insanity
A court system for individuals under the age of 18 depending on the severity of the crime committed.
What is juvenile court
A court when witness testify and evidence is presented before a judge or jury
What is a trial court
The unlawful taking of property from a person by using force, violence, or threats.
What is robbery
Second Degree Murder
A defense that claims the defendant is too young to have committed the crime intentionally or with a criminal state of mind.
What is infancy
Ohio is apart of this Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
What is the 6th Federal Circuit Court
A court system where the judge and the courts are asked to review the decisions of a pervious court.
What is appeals court / appellate court
An intentional act that puts someone in reasonable fear of being harmed or actually harms the individual(s)
What is assault / battery
Involuntary Manslaughter
What is the unintentional killing of another person due to reckless or negligent action
When a defendant can provide proof that they were not present when a crime was committed.
What is an alibi
Civil action (lawsuits) is involved in this kind of law.
What is tort law
The highest court that deals with the rights of citizens and interprets the constitution.
What is the U.S. Supreme Court
When a person acts in a grossly careless or reckless manner
What is negligence / criminal neglect
Felony Murder
What is a killing that takes place during the act of another felony being committed
When a person is induced or persuaded by law enforcement to commit the crime.
What is entrapment
These are the three types of torts.
What is intentional, negligent, and strict liability.
A court where charges are brought by a prosecutor.
What is criminal court
The distinction between these two charges is the severity of the crime and length of sentencing.
What are felonies and misdemeanors.
Voluntary Manslaughter
What is a killing that occurs in the "heat of passion" or after the victim does something that may cause the perpetrator to lose self control
This defense is not usable in the case of murder or cannibalism.
What is...
Giving consent
Probable Cause
During a lawful arrest
Emergency situations