1
A practice in which during a criminal trial it is clear that the defendant is guilty. However, the jury believes the law to be unjust and find the defendant not guilty.
Jury Nullification
If someone commits a crime as a result of peer pressure, this influence is attributed to ______ causes.
a. psychological
b. sociological
c. economic
d. biological
b. sociological
A written statement of facts sworn to or made administration of an oath.
Affidavit
The defense that can be used if the offender is too young to understand the consequences of their actions.
Infancy
A sentences often given to first time, nonviolent offenders which required that they remain under court supervision for a time and meet other certain conditions.
Probation
The act of ______ means that one human being has killed another.
Homicide
It is considered to be a crime of ______ when an offender fails to perform n act that is required by law.
Omission
In juvenile court, the ______ is the final sentence of result of the case.
Disposition
The felony of stealing property worth over $300 is called ______.
Grand Larceny
A deliberate and premeditated homicide is classified as ______.
1st Degree Murder
A man buns down his own house to collect the insurance money. What property crime has he committed?
Arson
A mother is forced to rob a store by someone who has kidnapped her children. Name the appropriate defense.
Duress
A request from an attorney to the court for more time to prepare for a case.
Motion for continuance
Two people make a plan to burglarize a home and hold the family at gunpoint. They are caught at 1:00AM approaching the house dressed all in black and carrying firearms. What is the charge can they most likely be convicted of?
Conspiracy
Under what Florida law must a driver submit to certain forms of searches in exchange for the privilege of driving?
Implied Consent.
The term used for a juvenile offender in juvenile court.
Respondent
Which Amendment gives citizens accused of a crime the right to a trial by a jury of their peers?
6th
One of the 4 goals of sentencing that follows the notion of "Eye for an Eye".
During a criminal trial, the defendant does not have to testify on their own behalf if they do not want to. This right is protected under the ______ ______.
5th Amendment
Gang members threaten to trash a local grocery store if the owner does not give them $200 a week. What is the crime?
Extortion/Blackmail
A parent fails to supervise their toddler who wonders down the highway for 2 hours before being found by police. The parent is charged with ______.
Criminal Negligence
If an offender has the ______ ______ than they had a criminal state of mind at the time of the offense.
Mens Rea
Sandy is arrested for a dui. It is her 3rd conviction for this offense. Under ______ law, her punishment will be harsher this time.
Recidivist
An individual who assists a principle in preparing to commit a crime but does not participate in the crime itself.
Accessory before the fact.
The crime of breaking into someone's property with intent to commit a secondary crime.
Burglary