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10 Cards in this Set
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Mens Rea |
guilty mind |
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Actus Reus |
guilty act |
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How to Prove Actus Reus |
government must establish the nonmental elements of the crime and demonstrate that a prohibited act or consequence resulted because of the defendant's actions |
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How to Prove Mens Rea |
government must establish that the defendant acted with purpose, knowledge, recklessness, or negligence. |
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Strict Liability |
AKA: Liability without fault allows punishment without proof of guilty mind applies to actions that, regardless of the care taken, are specifically prohibited. Ex: selling cigarettes or alcohol to a minor Typically involves violations of regulatory statutes |
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Felony |
Serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment for more than on year or death. Ex: Murder |
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Misdemeanor |
Less serious crimes that are punishable by fines or imprisonment for less than one year. |
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Petty Offense |
Minor misdemeanors that are punishable by a jail sentence of less than 6 months or a small fine. Ex: violating a building code |
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Property Crimes Against Business |
Robbery, Burglary, Larceny, Arson |
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Robbery |
the forceful act and unlawful taking of personal property. Ex: someone tackles you, pins you down, and takes your wallet from you |
