Criminal law Flashcards

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what is conduct crime

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where the conduct itself is criminal and no outcome is required

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what is consequence crime

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where it must be proved that the defendant caused the end result

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what is the burden of proof

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who has to prove the defendant committed the crime. In criminal law, the prosecution must prove this

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what is the standard of proof

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the degree to which a party must prove a case to succeed, the standard of proof is “beyond reasonable doubt”

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