Criminal Law - Basic Concepts Flashcards
A crime can be either a what or what?
An act or omission
The concept that the prohibited conduct is a threat to public welfare
A crime
What is a tort?
A civil wrong
What determines if a wrong will be considered a crime or a tort?
The legislature
Where is the main body of federal criminal law found?
In Title 18 of the United States code
How many classes of felonies are there?
Five
What is the punishment for a felony?
Imprisonment of one year to life/death
What’s the punishment for a Class A misdemeanor?
6 months to 1 year
What is the punishment for a Class B misdemeanor?
30 days to 6 months
What is the punishment for a Class C misdemeanor?
5 to 30 days
What is the punishment for an infraction?
0 to 5 days
The geographical area within which the court or public official has the right and power to operate, or the power of the court handle to keep
Jurisdiction
The place at which the crime was committed
Venue
The pretense of law which grants one the authority to act
Color of Law
A person should always have notice and a chance to present his/her side in a legal dispute without law or government obstruction
Due process
