Types of Crimes | Criminal Law in the American System | Elements of a Crime and Defenses to Crimes | Crimes Against People | Miscellaneous Crimes |
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A Crime
An act against the good of the public
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State Criminal Law
The differences in laws from state to state is regarded as?
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criminal act
A specific conduct that is forbidden under certains state or federal laws
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Manslaughter
The unlawful killing of another human being with out malice aforethought
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Embezzlement
The wrongful taking of another persons property by a person who has been entrusted with that property
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A Felony
Definition of a major crime punishable by imprisonment or death?
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Federal Criminal Law
Criminal law that covers the entire nation?
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A required state of mind
The second element establishing a crime
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Murder
The unlawful killing of another human being
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Arson
The willful and malicious burning of the dwelling house of another
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A Misdemeanor
A less serious crime with a less sever penalty?
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Treason
The crime that covers some of the more extreme acts against one's sovereign or nation.
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Motive
The drive that the criminal has to commit such a crime
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Battery
The unlawful touching of another person
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Computer Trespass
Using a computer to commit any crime
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A Civil Lawsuit
A breach of contract lawsuit is classified as?
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Double Jeopardy
No person can be tried for the same crime twice.
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innocent because of insanity
When a person cannot be held responsible for his/her actions because of there mental situation.
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Kidnapping
The unlawful removal or restraint of a per son against his/her own will
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Shoplifting
The act of stealing goods from a store
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A Criminal Lawsuit
An armed robbery lawsuit classified as?
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Court
The place where lawsuits are battled out
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Entrapment
When a law-enforcement officer induces a law-abiding citizen to commit a crime
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Sexual Assaut
Forcing a sexualt act upon someone without consent
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Vandalism
Willful or malicious damage to property
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