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23 Cards in this Set
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Crime definition |
An act punishable by law |
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Two parties involved in court in a crime |
Defendant prosecution( gov or district)- has the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt |
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Punishment |
Probation, fine, jail, prison, death, and combinations |
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3 levels of crime |
Infractions Misdemeanors Felonies |
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Infractions &examples |
Lowest level of crimes, punishable only by fines(not classified as a legit crime) Ex: speeding, dtp, loitering, parking tickets |
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Misdemeanors & ex. |
Less serious in nature. Punishable by a sentence for no more than a year or fines Ex: assault, battery,shoplifting, dui,burglary |
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Felonies |
Serious crimes. Punishable by imprisonment |
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Legal capacity to commit a crime |
You are responsible for the illegal actions you make People are treated diff; minors and mentally ill |
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Assault |
Causing unlawful injury or pain to another: beating, kicking The threat of bodily harm |
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Battery |
The actual physical contact and harm |
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Larceny and two types |
Stealing of money Grand larceny- felony Petit larceny- misdemeanor biha |
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Robbery |
Stealing property by force or threatened the use of force
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Burglary |
Entering someone's home or building w/o their permission with the intent to commit any type of crime Is a felony |
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Embezzlement |
Unlawfully taking money by a person who was been legally entrusted Can be a felony or misdemeanor |
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Treason |
Any act against the country: counterfeit, spying, attempting/assassinating any gov official |
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Exortion |
When someone gets money or property by making threats Always a felony |
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Possession of stolen property |
Possessing property known to be stolen with the intent of depriving owner Generally a felony |
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Drug violation and classification (most to least dangerous) |
Crimes involving the sale, use, distribution, and possession of illegal drugs 1. Actual abuse 2. Potential for abuse 3. Medical usage 4. Risk to public health 5. Dependence potential 6. Knowledge of the drug |
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Criminal mischief |
Vandalism, damage to property |
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Misdemeanor court procedure |
Files information Hearing is held to decide if there's enough evidence to send person to trial |
Opening statements |
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Felony court procedure |
Go before a grand jury Decides if go to trial and issues indictments if enough evidence |
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The court steps |
Arrests Information (m) indictment(f) Arraignment Trial (g) or (ng) Sentencing |
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Steps if trial by jury |
Selection of jury by attorneys Opening statements by attorney Presentation of evidence by plaintiffs attorney (direct and cross examination) Presentation of evidence by defendant attorney ( direct and cross examination) Closing statements by attorneys Judges instructions to jury Deliberation by jury Jury's verdict |
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