Questions and Answers
The person who commits the crime is called?
What is a crime which the maximum penalty is imprisonment for less than one year?
Misdemeanor
The person who helps with the planning of a crime but is not present at the time of the crime is called?
Accessory BEFORE the fact
If Claire helps Melvin commit a crime, she is a(n)?
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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?
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The person who asks another to commit a crime may be guilty of?
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If the person did not mean to commit the crime, then there was no?
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The reason why a person commits a crime is called?
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What are the factors that make up a crime?
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A drugstore owner who knowingly sells alcohol to a minor and is caught would be tried for breaking the law based on?
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If a person fails to act when there is a legal duty to do so, and is capable of performing, is guilty of?
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If you know a person committed a crime and you harbor him/her in your home, you may be charged as a(n)?
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A crime for which the maximum penalty is imprisonment for more than one year in prison is called?
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If you fail to provide the government with information you know regarding the commission of a crime, you can be charged with?
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What types of crimes are preliminary crimes?
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If you ask someone to kill another person, you are guilty of?
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Study Notes
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.
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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.
