Criminal Law Chapter 8 Review

The person who commits the crime is called?

What is a crime which the maximum penalty is imprisonment for less than one year?

The person who helps with the planning of a crime but is not present at the time of the crime is called?

If Claire helps Melvin commit a crime, she is a(n)?

If a person prepares to commit a crime and takes actual steps toward it but doesn't complete the crime, they may be guilty of?

The person who asks another to commit a crime may be guilty of?

If the person did not mean to commit the crime, then there was no?

The reason why a person commits a crime is called?

What are the factors that make up a crime?

A drugstore owner who knowingly sells alcohol to a minor and is caught would be tried for breaking the law based on?

If a person fails to act when there is a legal duty to do so, and is capable of performing, is guilty of?

If you know a person committed a crime and you harbor him/her in your home, you may be charged as a(n)?

A crime for which the maximum penalty is imprisonment for more than one year in prison is called?

If you fail to provide the government with information you know regarding the commission of a crime, you can be charged with?

What types of crimes are preliminary crimes?

If you ask someone to kill another person, you are guilty of?

Criminal Terminology

Principal: Individual who directly commits a crime.
Misdemeanor: A crime punishable by imprisonment for less than one year.
Accessory BEFORE the fact: Person who aids in planning a crime but is not present when it occurs.
Accomplice: Individual who actively participates in the commission of a crime, aiding the principal.

Criminal Acts and Intent

Attempt: A person may be guilty when they actively prepare to commit a crime and take steps toward completing it, even if the crime is unfulfilled.
Solicitation: The act of asking someone to commit a crime, which can lead to criminal charges.
Intent: The mental state required to establish guilt; lacking intent results in no crime.
Motive: The underlying reason why an individual commits a crime.

Elements and Liability

Element of a crime: Components that constitute a criminal act; all must be proven for a conviction.
Strict liability: Legal responsibility for a crime regardless of intent, exemplified by a drugstore owner selling alcohol to a minor.
Crime of omission: Occurs when an individual fails to act in a situation where there is a legal duty to act.
Accessory AFTER the fact: A person who helps another avoid capture or prosecution after a crime has been committed.

Felonies and Other Terminology

Felony: A serious crime that carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for more than one year.
Misprision of felony: Charges can be filed against someone who fails to report knowledge of a felony.
Preliminary crimes: Include solicitation, attempt, and conspiracy which occur before the actual commission of a crime.

Test your knowledge on key terms and definitions from Chapter 8 of Criminal Law. This quiz covers concepts such as principals, misdemeanors, and accessories to crime. Perfect for law students looking to enhance their understanding.