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In legal terms, what distinguishes manslaughter from other forms of unlawful killings?
In legal terms, what distinguishes manslaughter from other forms of unlawful killings?
- It is punishable by death in some jurisdictions.
- It occurs without malice or deliberation. (correct)
- It requires the use of a deadly weapon.
- It involves premeditation and planning.
Which scenario best describes 'larceny from person' as defined in the provided material?
Which scenario best describes 'larceny from person' as defined in the provided material?
- Taking a wallet from someone's pocket without their consent, but not amounting to robbery. (correct)
- Using threats to force someone to hand over their car keys.
- Breaking into a house and stealing a television.
- Shoplifting items from a store without being noticed.
What is the critical difference between principles and accessories in the context of criminal activity?
What is the critical difference between principles and accessories in the context of criminal activity?
- Principles must have direct contact with the victim, while accessories do not.
- Principles are involved before or during the crime, while accessories assist after the crime. (correct)
- Accessories are subject to more severe penalties than principles.
- Principles are always present at the scene of the crime, while accessories are not.
Which of the following scenarios constitutes robbery according to the provided definitions?
Which of the following scenarios constitutes robbery according to the provided definitions?
In the context of legal proceedings, what does 'prima facie case' generally indicate?
In the context of legal proceedings, what does 'prima facie case' generally indicate?
Which crime is most clearly indicated when an individual unlawfully deprives another person of a body part or renders it useless?
Which crime is most clearly indicated when an individual unlawfully deprives another person of a body part or renders it useless?
What penalty differentiates a felony from a gross misdemeanor and a misdemeanor?
What penalty differentiates a felony from a gross misdemeanor and a misdemeanor?
If someone breaks into an occupied home, causing damage but not stealing anything, which crime is suggested?
If someone breaks into an occupied home, causing damage but not stealing anything, which crime is suggested?
What is 'intent' in the context of criminal law as suggested by the text?
What is 'intent' in the context of criminal law as suggested by the text?
In which scenario should 'whom' be used instead of 'who'?
In which scenario should 'whom' be used instead of 'who'?
How does the Las Vegas Police Department aim to realize its vision of the community being the safest in America?
How does the Las Vegas Police Department aim to realize its vision of the community being the safest in America?
According to the Las Vegas Police Department's values, represented by 'I CARE,' what does the 'A' stand for?
According to the Las Vegas Police Department's values, represented by 'I CARE,' what does the 'A' stand for?
Which of the following actions would be most aligned with the Las Vegas Police Department's goal of 'Strategic prevention and reduction of crime'?
Which of the following actions would be most aligned with the Las Vegas Police Department's goal of 'Strategic prevention and reduction of crime'?
Under what conditions is someone considered an 'accessory' to a crime?
Under what conditions is someone considered an 'accessory' to a crime?
Which situation exemplifies the Las Vegas Police Department's goal to 'Excel in communication, innovation, and technology'?
Which situation exemplifies the Las Vegas Police Department's goal to 'Excel in communication, innovation, and technology'?
What is the primary difference in punishment between a gross misdemeanor and a misdemeanor?
What is the primary difference in punishment between a gross misdemeanor and a misdemeanor?
What principle should guide the use of 'who' versus 'whom' in a sentence?
What principle should guide the use of 'who' versus 'whom' in a sentence?
In the context of the Las Vegas Police Department's goals (SAFE), what is the focus of 'Foster leadership, accountability, and reform'?
In the context of the Las Vegas Police Department's goals (SAFE), what is the focus of 'Foster leadership, accountability, and reform'?
How does the concept of 'Corpus Delicti' impact a criminal investigation?
How does the concept of 'Corpus Delicti' impact a criminal investigation?
If an individual enters a home without permission and steals jewelry while the residents are away, which crime is most applicable?
If an individual enters a home without permission and steals jewelry while the residents are away, which crime is most applicable?
Which of the following scenarios would typically be classified as a 'misdemeanor'?
Which of the following scenarios would typically be classified as a 'misdemeanor'?
If a person is caught aiding a criminal after the crime has occurred but is in a close familial relationship with the offender, how are they classified?
If a person is caught aiding a criminal after the crime has occurred but is in a close familial relationship with the offender, how are they classified?
What is the difference between intent and planning?
What is the difference between intent and planning?
What is the difference between felony and gross misdemeanor?
What is the difference between felony and gross misdemeanor?
Which most accurately describes robbery vs larceny from person?
Which most accurately describes robbery vs larceny from person?
How do the values of I CARE align with Las Vegas PD's goal of safe?
How do the values of I CARE align with Las Vegas PD's goal of safe?
What is more important in a prima facie case?
What is more important in a prima facie case?
Which situation exemplifies the Las Vegas Police Department's values to be of 'Integrity'?
Which situation exemplifies the Las Vegas Police Department's values to be of 'Integrity'?
Why would the SAFE acronym want to focus efforts on appreciating the employees?
Why would the SAFE acronym want to focus efforts on appreciating the employees?
What type of penalty is least severe?
What type of penalty is least severe?
In the difference between who vs whom, what is the nuance?
In the difference between who vs whom, what is the nuance?
What does the 'E' stand for in I CARE?
What does the 'E' stand for in I CARE?
What is the difference between ACCESSORIES and PRINCIPLES?
What is the difference between ACCESSORIES and PRINCIPLES?
What is 'Corpus Delicti'?
What is 'Corpus Delicti'?
Flashcards
When to use 'who'
When to use 'who'
Used when the 'who' clause can be substituted with he, she, they, I, or we.
When to use 'whom'
When to use 'whom'
Used when the 'who' clause can be substituted with him, her, them, me, or us.
Felony
Felony
Punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary.
Gross Misdemeanor
Gross Misdemeanor
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Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
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Corpus Delicti
Corpus Delicti
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Home Invasion
Home Invasion
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Intent
Intent
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Larceny from Person
Larceny from Person
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Manslaughter
Manslaughter
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Mayhem
Mayhem
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Principles
Principles
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Accessories
Accessories
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Prima Facie Case
Prima Facie Case
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Robbery
Robbery
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Department Values (I CARE)
Department Values (I CARE)
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Department Goals (SAFE)
Department Goals (SAFE)
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Study Notes
- Police Department Study Guide
"Who" vs. "Whom"
- "Who" can be replaced with he, she, they, I, or we.
- "Whom" can be replaced with him, her, them, me, or us.
Vocabulary
- Felony: Punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary.
- Gross Misdemeanor: Punishable by a fine up to $2,000 or imprisonment in county jail for up to 1 year, or both.
- Misdemeanor: Punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment in city or county jail for up to 6 months, or both.
- Corpus Delicti: Substantial and fundamental facts to prove the commission of a specific crime or offense.
- Home Invasion: Forcibly entering an inhabited dwelling without permission, involving any act of physical force resulting in damage to the structure, person does not need to be home
- Intent: A state of mind where a person seeks a particular result through a particular course of action.
- Larceny from Person: Unlawful taking from another without consent, of any money, property or valuable item, under circumstances not amounting to robbery
- Manslaughter: Unlawful killing of a human without malice (evil, ill intent) expressed or implied and without any picture of deliberation
- Mayhem: Unlawfully depriving a human of part of their body, or disfiguring or rendering it useless.
- Principles: Every person who aids or abets in the commission of a crime, either during or prior.
- Accessories: Persons not standing in close relationship to the offender who give aid after the crime with knowledge of its commission
- Prima Facie Case: Legally sufficient to establish a fact or a case unless disproved.
- Robbery: Unlawful taking of personal property from another's person or in their presence against their will, by means of force, violence, or fear of immediate or future injury.
Department Knowledge
- Department Values (I CARE):
- Integrity
- Courage
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
- Department Vision: For the Las Vegas community to be the safest in America by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.
- Department Goals (SAFE):
- Strategic prevention and reduction of crime
- Appreciate our employees and those we serve
- Foster leadership, accountability, and reform
- Excel in communication, innovation, and technology.
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Description
This guide covers grammar rules, specifically the correct usage of 'who' versus 'whom'. It also defines key legal terms such as felony, misdemeanor, corpus delicti, and intent. Understanding these concepts is crucial for anyone in law enforcement.
