Chapter 3 & 4 Flashcards
In Criminal Law, what are the levels of fault?
Subjective, Objective, Strict Liability
Subjective Fault
Knowing, Purposeful, Reckless
Assault, Theft, Fraud
Objective Fault
Careless, Negligent
Careless operation of a vehicle, bad checks
Strict Liability
Hazardous Spills
Crimal Violators can be faced with?
Imprisonment or Death
Fines
Restitution Payments
Probabtion
Community Service
Two Parts of a Crime?
Act - actus reas
Intent - mens reas
Examples of Felonies
Murder
Rape
Armed Robbery
Embezzlement
Bribery
Examples of Misdemeanors
Disorderly Conduct
Vandalism
Trespass
Shoplifting
Public Intoxication
Examples of Violations
Traffic Infractions
Jaywalking
Other Similar Crimes
What are the steps in a Criminal procedure?
- Arrest
- Indictment
- Arraignment
- Plea Bargains
- Trial
- Appeal
What is the Fourth Amendment?
Protection from unreasonable search and seizures.
Search Warrant must be based on?
Probable Cause
What are the exceptions to needing a warrant for a search or seizure?
- incident to arrest
- plain sight of police
- exigent circumstances
- in plain sight of the public
- drug dogs
- inventory of arrestee
- permission is given
- highly regulated business
What is the Fifth Amendment?
Protection from self-incrimination & Double Jeopardy
No person shall be …
compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.
Fifth Amendment privilege does not extend to …
DNA Samples
Fingerprints
Bloodstains
Other physical evidence
Fifth Amendment is the foundation of …
The Miranda Rights
Double Jeopardy means …
No person “…shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life of limb.”