2.1 Flashcards
1
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Crime
A
Offense committed against the public good or safety
2
Q
Defendant
A
A person who is accused of a crime
3
Q
Plaintiff
A
Party that accuses a person of a crime
4
Q
Prosecutor
A
The government official who brings the case against the defendant
5
Q
Felony
A
A major crime
6
Q
Misdemeanor
A
A less serious crime
7
Q
Infraction
A
A minor offense that is usually punishable by a fine and not jail time
8
Q
Intent
A
The required mental state purpose meaning significance
9
Q
Motive
A
Helps to explain why a suspect wouldve done something
10
Q
Impulse
A
When a defendant can not control his or her actions and therefor cannot stop themselves from committing a crime due to mental issues; an urge that prompts an act or feeling
