Basic Knowledge
Main goal of criminal law
What is to safeguard society and uphold order
United States Law derives from..
What is Common Law and Roman Law
Voluntary Manslaughter
What is the intentional killing of someone during the heat of passion
Robbery
What is taking property by force or the threat of force
Felony Murder Rule
What is a murder that has occurred as a direct result of and/or occurring during a felony
Define mens rea
What is guilty mind or mental intent
Moral Code
What is a code of conduct or what is right/wrong
Involuntary Manslaughter
What is the unintentional killing of someone due to recklessness and negligence
Theft
What is taking someone's property without the use of force or threat
Justifiable homicides in the US
What is Self-Defense, Castle Doctrine, and Capital Punishment
Define Criminal law
What is the type of law that focuses on the punishment of individuals who commit crimes
Legal Code
Law and Order dude charged with....
What is involuntary manslaughter (recklessness & negligence)
Burglary
What is the unlawful entry onto someone's property and depriving them of their property
First Degree Murder Requirements
Role of Defense Attorney
Branch of government interpret the laws
What is Judicial Branch
Negligence
What is ignoring safety rules or being careless - accidently causes harm to someone
Larceny
What is stealing property without the use of force or breaking in, can be charged for even moving the property
Attempt
What is the intent to commit a crime and takes a substantial step toward committing it, but fails to complete the crime.
Actus Reus
What is guilty act
Ancient Laws came from
What is "the Gods"
Recklessness
What is knowing your actions are dangerous but not caring about the risks
Common element of both larceny and theft
What is involve taking property without the owner's permission.
Trespassing
What is the act of entering or remaining on another person's property without permission or legal right to do so