chapter 5 Flashcards
Back: It allows the accused to claim they acted under threat, duress, or coercion, believing their life was in danger. Not applicable if the crime is punishable by death.
Back: When the person should not be held criminally liable due to a mental disease or disorder, proven by a preponderance of evidence.
- ## Front: What must be proven for an insanity defense to be successful?
Back: The person did not understand the nature of their actions or could not distinguish right from wrong.
Front: Name some other criminal defenses besides threat, duress, coercion, and insanity
- Back: Self-defense, entrapment, necessity, lawful capacity of office, and legal duty.
Back: A defense where the accused claims they acted to protect themselves from imminent harm.
Back: A defense where the accused argues they were induced by law enforcement to commit a crime they otherwise would not have committed.
Back: It allows the accused to claim they committed a crime to prevent a greater harm.
Back: It means the accused was performing their legal duties when the alleged crime occurred.
Back: A defense where the accused argues they were fulfilling a legal obligation when committing the alleged crime.
Back: Anyone involved in planning, preparation, or carrying out a crime, even if not present at the scene.
Back: Someone who aids a principal to avoid apprehension after a felony has been committed.
Back: They must have knowledge of the crime and take actions to assist the principal.
Back: Yes, gang members can be held liable for the felonious activities of the gang.
Back: Yes, a person can be a principal even if they are not present at the scene of the crime.
Back: Actions taken to assist the principal in avoiding apprehension after a felony.
Back: Someone liable for prosecution for the same offense as the defendant, requiring knowledge of the unlawful purpose and participation in the offense.
Back: They must have knowledge of the unlawful purpose and participate in the offense.
Back: A person who lacks criminal intent and assists for evidence gathering or justice purposes, such as an undercover police officer.
Back: No, an undercover police officer is considered a feigned accomplice because they lack criminal intent and assist for justice purposes.
