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Chapter 9 & 10
Criminal Law Chapter 9/10 Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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) |