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Chapter 9 & 10
Criminal Law Chapter 9/10 Review
Term | Definition |
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Define homicide | killing another human being |
List the 3 types of homicides | justifiable homicide, excusable homicide, criminal homicide |
First degree murder | a premeditated and intentional killing of another |
Second degree murder | all deaths caused by intentional killings that are not premeditated, justified or excused |
Voluntary manslaughter | intentional killings committed in a sudden heat of passion upon adequate provocation |
Define adequate provocation | mutual combat, assault/battery, trespassing, adultery |
Involuntary manslaughter | criminal homicides caused by either recklessness or gross criminal negligence |
List the 3 types of involuntary manslaughter | reckless manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, misdemeanor manslaughter |
Which case established the death penalty exception of an IQ less than 70? | Atkins v. Virginia (2002) |
The death penalty decision must be made into what two phases? | Trial and Punishment |
Define rape | intentional sexual penetration of another person by force without the other person's consent |
Define statutory rape | sex with a minor |
Define assault | attempted or threatened battery |
Define battery | unwanted, unjustified offensive touching |
T/F: false imprisonment is a Class A misdemeanor | True |
Define kidnapping | taking and carrying away another person with the intent to deprive the other person of personal liberty |
T/F: aggravated kidnapping is a Class C felony | False (aggravated kidnapping is a Class A felony) |