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16 Cards in this Set
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State of mind |
Almost allcrimes must be commited with the intention and state of guilt. |
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Motive |
The reason why a crime was commited |
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Strict liability |
When theres no state of guilt Ex: giving drugs to kids. |
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Element of crime |
the conditions that make an act a crime |
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Robbery |
Unlawful taking of property from someone person by force or intimidation. Taking of goods From someone Force/intimidation |
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Classes of crime |
Federal: Federal taxes, mailfraud, espionage State: Assault, DWI, shoplifting Sone drug charges, bank robbery |
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Felony |
Punishment for more than 1 yr |
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Misdemeanor |
Punishment for less than 1 yr. |
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Principal |
The one who commited the crime |
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Accomplice |
The person who helps the principal. (Charged with the same crime) |
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Accesories: people are involved in the crime |
Before; accessories before the fact EX: Mob ordering hit After; person who helped principal avoid the escape. 1) harboring a fugitive 2) aiding the fugitive |
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Preliminary acts |
Offenses that takes before the commission of the crime. The penalities of the crime is the same as the intended crime. |
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Solicitation |
Urge, command another to do something like a crime
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Attempt |
When a person takes a big steptowards commiting a crime. |
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Conspiracy |
An agreement by two or more people yo commit a crime |
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Crimes of ommision |
A crime where a person fails to perform an act. Ex: paying taxes |
