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Criminal Law

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What is criminal law? Law that involves the violations of public rights and duties, which create a social harm.
What is Mens Rea a guilty mind or intent
What is a felony? A crime punishable by imprisonment for no less than a year
What are the 4 elements of a crime? Mens rea, actus reus, causation, concurrence
Four categories of mens rea intent, knowledge, recklessness, criminal negligence
intent the conscious desire to commit an illegal act
knowledge a person is aware that their actions will have negative results but does not care
recklessness consciously taking a risk that a responsible person wouldn't normally take
criminal negligence a persons failure to meet a reasonable standard of care for their lives and safety of others
what is the penal code? the written, organized, and complied form of the criminal laws of a jurisdiction
what is a misdemeanor? a less serious crime usually punished by confinement for less than one year, by fine, or both
what is larceny? Theft of personal property
what are white collar crimes? offenses committed in the business world that do not involve force or violence and do not cause physical injury or damage to property.
Created by: Kenzieee123
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