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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Actus Reus | Guilty act |
| Mens Rea | Guilty mind |
| Felony | Serious crime punishable by more than one year |
| Misdemeanor | Less serious crime |
| Burglary | Breaking and entering with intent to commit a crime |
| Robbery | Theft using force or intimidation |
| Larceny | Taking property without permission |
| Assault | Threat or attempt to cause harm |
| Battery | Unlawful physical contact |
| Manslaughter | Unlawful killing without malice |
| First-degree murder | Premeditated intentional killing |
| Alibi | Claim defendant was elsewhere |
| Insanity defense | — Defendant unable to understand action |
| Self-defense | Reasonable force used for protection |
| Accomplice | Person who helps commit a crime |