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13 Cards in this Set
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What are the elements of perjury?
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1. oath or affirmation
2. a false statement 3. the statement must be material, and 4. the false statement must be given knowingly and with intent to deceive. |
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Subornation of perjury
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the procurring of one person by another to commit the crime of perjury
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False Swearing
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False testimony is made reguarding non judicial matters
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Bribery
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The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value with the intent to influence the recipient's action as a public official.
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Who commits the crime of bribery; the giver of the bribe, or the reveiver?
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Both.
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What are the elements of Bribery?
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1. offering, giving, recieving, or soliciting
2. a thing of value; 3. intent to influence he recipients action; 4. the recipient is a public official |
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Obstruct Justice
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to interpose obstacles or impediments, or to hinder, impede, or in any manner interrupt or prevent the administration of justice.
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What are the elements of common law escape?
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1. the person must be in legal custody, and
2. departure from the area of confinement |
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What was a prison break at common law?
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breaking out of a place of confinement by one who is lawfully imprisoned. (actual breaking or force was necessary)
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Escape
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The voluntary departure of a person without force, from the lawful custody of an officer or place they are lawfully confined.
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If a prisoner is wrongfully held in custody, is his escape justified?
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No. He is guilty of escape if he wrongfully freed himself.
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What are the elements of resisting arrest?
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1. lawful arrest
2. resistacne of that lawful duty |
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Name some other offenses against public justice and administration.
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-failure to aid a law enforcement officer
-false reports to law enforcement authorities -tampering with witnesses -tampering with evidence |