Cases
Which case gives us the standard of reasonable belief to do a stop and frisk?
Terry v. Ohio
What is conspiracy?
intent to have the crime completed; Cannot have a conspiracy with yourself
Example of specific intent crime?
Robbery
Guilty mind
Mens Rea
What is exclusionary rule?
Evidence that is unconstitutionally obtained should be excluded from trial.
Which case gave us the defense of duress?
Hudson/Taylor
intent to complete the crime
Attempt
Different levels of proofs
1. reasonable suspicions
2. probable case
3. preponderance of the evidence
4. beyond a reasonable doubt
Evil Act
Actus Reus
What is a hunch/guess?
Making a judgment based on insufficient evidence
Which case gave us the defense of necessity?
California v. lovercamp
Killing with premeditation and deliberation?
First degree pre-meditated murder
These offense do not require a mens rea to be proven
strict liability
High crime area + hunch, or looked suspicious =
NO Reasonable suspicion
What is probable cause?
A fair probability that contraband or evidence of a crime will be found
Which case tells us ignorance of the law is not a defense?
Zakrasek v. state
intent to defraud
forgery
Whose birthday is July 3?
Mellody & Yaneydis
Crime that Requires 2 or more actors
What states encompass the 3rd Circuit
New Jersey
Delaware
Virgin Island
Pennsylvania
Which case gives us the duty of care categories?
Beardsley
What are the 10 specific intent crimes?
Solicitation
Attempt
Conspiracy-
First degree pre-meditated murder
Assault
Larceny and robbery
Burglary
Forgery
False pretenses
Embezzlement
U.s. v. loy
tells us about anticipatory warrants
What are the four elements of criminal liability?
1. mens rea
2. actus reus
3. concurrence
4. harm/causation
What is a brady violation?
Prosecution fails to turn any information over to the defense no matter how small the evidence is.