exam #2 Flashcards
asking, commanding, or advising another person to commit a crime
solicitation
the intent to kill
malice
a crime where the potential penalty is more than 1 year in prison
felony
a crime where the potential penalty is up to 1 year in jail
misdemeanor
an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime
conspiracy
a person who helps another person commit a crime
accomplice
the person that commits the crime
principal
a person who helps another person commit a crime, but is not present at the crime itself
accessory before the fact
a person who helps a criminal avoid capture after the crime has been committed
accessory after the fact
any killing that is done with malice
criminal homicide
a homicide where the killing is premeditated
first-degree murder
any killing that takes place during a felony
felony murder
a homicide or killing is done with malice but without premeditation
second degree murder
a homicide that occurs after the victim has done something to the killer that would cause a reasonable person to lose self control
voluntary manslaughter
unintentional killing caused by a reckless action
involuntary manslaughter