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What is required to establish criminal intent?
What is required to establish criminal intent?
Which of the following is true regarding the grading of crimes?
Which of the following is true regarding the grading of crimes?
Which of the following statements describes principals in a crime?
Which of the following statements describes principals in a crime?
Which element is NOT required to convict a person of a specific crime?
Which element is NOT required to convict a person of a specific crime?
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What defense might a defendant use to avoid liability for solicitation of a crime?
What defense might a defendant use to avoid liability for solicitation of a crime?
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What is the primary purpose of substantive law?
What is the primary purpose of substantive law?
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Which of the following correctly describes procedural law?
Which of the following correctly describes procedural law?
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What is the legal definition of a crime?
What is the legal definition of a crime?
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What constitutes conspiracy in criminal law?
What constitutes conspiracy in criminal law?
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Who is responsible for initiating a civil law action?
Who is responsible for initiating a civil law action?
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What does administrative law typically involve?
What does administrative law typically involve?
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What is case law primarily based on?
What is case law primarily based on?
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What is the consequence for aiding in a misdemeanor according to criminal law?
What is the consequence for aiding in a misdemeanor according to criminal law?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Law
- Law: A specified rule of behavior, enacted and enforced by power.
- Substantive Law: Laws made by legislative bodies that define crimes and their punishments. Its purpose is to protect society from those who may cause harm
- Crime: An act or omission prohibited by law. A crime is a wrong against the state.
- Procedural Law: Constitutional law or criminal procedure. Its purpose is to protect people from government overreach, and its goal is to enforce substantive law.
Civil Law
- Civil Law: Laws designed to settle disputes between private parties. The court is responsible for settling disputes based on the law.
Administrative Law
- Administrative Law: Regulations by government agencies with the full force of law.
Sources of Law
- Sources of Law: Constitutions, statutes, ordinances, case law, and common law.
Other Legal Concepts
- Statute: A law made by a legislative body.
- Case Law: Laws made by court decisions that interpret existing laws and determine if laws, procedures, or actions are legal.
Idaho Criminal Code
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Accessories (IC 18-205): A person who knowingly aids or assists in a felony after its commission, or conceals, harbors or protects a person accused or convicted of a felony, is punishable by up to 5 years or $50,000 fine.
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Aiding in a Misdemeanor (IC 18-304): Persons who assist in a misdemeanor's commission face consequences.
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Attempted Crimes (IC 18-306): To prove an attempted crime, a substantial step towards its commission (with intent) is required, an act that would have resulted in a crime but was stopped. Just preparation is not enough
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Conspiracy (IC 18-1701): Two or more individuals agree to commit a crime and one person does an act to affect the crime object, both are guilty of conspiracy.
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Criminal Solicitation (IC 18-2001): A person soliciting, commanding, or requesting another to commit a crime with the intent to help commit the crime.
Elements of a Crime
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Criminal Intent (IC 18-114): A crime occurs when there is a union of act and intent or culpable negligence.
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Elements Required for Every Crime: Date of offense; location of crime; identity of accused; intent; and the act.
Chapter Two -- Persons Liable
- Persons Charged with Criminal Acts: Those who can be charged with crime commission.
Defenses to a Crime
- Defenses to a Crime: Anything that can disprove criminal elements
Principals (IC 18-204)
- Principals: All persons involved, whether it's a felony or misdemeanor. Direct participation or aiding and abetting in its commission.
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Test your knowledge on various areas of law including substantive law, procedural law, and civil law. This quiz also covers essential concepts such as crime, administrative law, and sources of law. Perfect for those looking to understand the basic principles of law.
