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adj211 test 1

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Term
Definition
Criminal Law   System of law that punishes those who commit crimes  
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Statutory Law   Term used to define written laws  
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Common Law   Judge made laws according to traditions and customs  
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Civil Law   Law that covers compensation of victim  
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Tort Law   Grounds for lawsuit. Covering damage or injury  
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Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt   Every fact necessary to constitute the crime charged  
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Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty   Innocent until proven guilty  
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Actus Reus   Physical act or social harm  
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Mens Rea   Wrongful state of mind  
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Deliberate Bodily Movement   The physical act required for a crime distinguished from an unconscious person. Ex: sleepwalker  
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Evil Thoughts   Negative ideas in head  
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Express Thoughts   Verbalizing your thoughts and engaging in harmful conduct  
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Agreement   Consent to participate  
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Attempt   More than basic preparation  
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Consummation   Completing the whole crime  
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Request   To express a desire for  
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Clear and Convincing Evidence   Higher standard than preponderance but lower than beyond reasonable doubt.  
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18) Prima Facie Evidence   Based on first impression, correct until proven otherwise  
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19) Preponderance of Evidence   A requirement that more than 50% of evidence points to something  
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20) Bill of Attainder   Legislative acts convincing an individual of a crime  
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21) Ex Post Facto Laws   A law that makes an act illegal that was legal when committed  
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22) Bench Trial   Judge determines both facts and applicable law  
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23) Jury Trial   Trial where jury decides the facts of case have been proven  
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24) Willful State of Mind   Actual knowledge of the threat to another person’s safety  
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25) Wanton State of Mind   Extremely reckless disregard of the safety of others  
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Omission   Failure to act when the law imposes a duty  
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27) Rehabilitation   Action of restoring someone to normal life  
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28) Retribution   Eye for an eye. Punishment for a wrong or criminal act  
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29) Incapacitation   Restraining or locking someone up  
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Deterrence (specific deterrence and general deterrence)   Specific deterrence and general deterrence  
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Legislative Branch   Creates laws  
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Strict Liability Crimes   Liability for the guilty mind  
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Scienter Crimes   Intent or knowledge of wrongdoing  
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Specific Intent Crimes   Focuses on what the defendant intended at the time of offense  
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General Intent Crimes   Accidental harm caused by recklessness  
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Crimes Mala Prohibita   Crimes only because the existence of regulation. Ex: traffic laws  
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Burden of Proof   Presenting the evidence to jury and jury weighs the evidence  
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Administrative Regulations   The body of law that governs the administration (IRS)  
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Vagueness Doctrine   Declaration that a law is invalid because its not clear  
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Affirmative Defenses   Defendant admits committing the acts charged with and seeks to justify their conduct. Ex: self defense  
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