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17 Cards in this Set
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Homicide
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The unlawful killing of one human being by anothe
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4 Categories of Homicide
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Murder, Manslaughter, Excusable homicide and Justifiable homicide
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1st Degree Murder
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The intent to kill, that includes the attributes of premeditation and malice aforethought
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2nd Degree Murder
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Includes malice aforethought but not premeditation
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Excusable homicide
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A death that occurs as a consequence of an accident perpetrated by a person performing a lawful act w/ordinary caution
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Justifiable homicide
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Involves a legal act, such as the infliction of the death penalty on a convicted felon or the killing in self defense
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Felony murder doctrine
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holds that if a death occurs during the commission of a felony, the perpetrator of the felony is chargeable with 1st degree murder
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What is the difference between a mass murder and a serial killer?
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A mass murderer kills multiple victims in a single episode and claim fewer victims.
A serial killer commit repeat murders over a period of time, usually murdering their victims w/in an hour after they abduct them |
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Assault
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is a threat or an attempt to do bodily harm to another
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Battery
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is the actual conduct
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Terrorism
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is premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by substantial groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience
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Rape
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is defined as sexual knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will (older definition)
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Child abuse
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takes one of four forms, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse or neglect
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Corporate violence
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The production of unsafe products and the failure of corporations to provide a safe working environment for their employees.
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Government violence
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Governments commit violence upon their own citizens and those of foreign countries
Ex: genocidal pulverizing that Muslims have undergone at the hands of Serbs in Kosovo |
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Professional Violence
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Due to their power and position, able to perpetrate more violence w/out interference
Unnecessary surgery |
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Organized crime
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criminal activities carried out by organizations established as businesses.
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