chapter 10

Question 1

What to elements must exist to be convicted of a crime

Answer 1

1. Performance of a prohibited act
2. A specified state of mind, or intent, on the part of the actor

Question 2

a prohibited act

Answer 2

actus reus

Question 3

A wrongful mental state of intent

Answer 3

mens rea

Question 4

Consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk

Answer 4

recklessness

Question 5

An unjustified, substantial, and foreseeable risk that results in harm.

Answer 5

criminal negligence

Question 7

the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else’s personal property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the possession

Answer 7

Larceny

Question 8

engaging in financial transactions to conceal the identity, source, or destination of illegally gained funds.

Answer 8

Money laundering

Question 9

rule that prohibites the use of evidence obtained in violation of the the constitutional rights spelled out in the constitution

Answer 9

exclusionary rule

Question 10

Formal charge issued by a grand jury

Answer 10

indictment

Question 11

A charge of criminal complaint, issued by a goverment prosecutor

Answer 11

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