Chapter 2 (Vocab) Flashcards
1
Q
Act against the public good, punishable by fine or imprisonment
A
Crime
2
Q
Accuses someone of a crime
A
Prosecutor
3
Q
Person accused of a crime
A
Defendant
4
Q
Major crime punishable by imprisonment or death
A
Felony
5
Q
Less severe penalty of a less serious crime
A
Misdemeanor
6
Q
Unlawful killing of another human being with malicious afterthought
A
Murder
7
Q
Attempt to commit a battery
A
Assault
8
Q
Breaking and opening of a dwelling house at night wit the intent to commit a felony
A
Burglary
9
Q
Wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another accompanied by violence or threats
A
Robbery
10
Q
When a judge decides an appropriate punishment for a crime
A
Sentence
11
Q
A sentence that cannot be changed
A
Mandatory Sentence
