Midterm Exam Vocab

Question 1

Manslaughter

Answer 1

A killing done without malice aforethought

Question 2

Capital Offences

Answer 2

Burglary
Arson
Rape
Robbery
Kidnapping

Question 3

Felony Murder Rule

Answer 3

Any death that occurs during the commission of a dangerous felony (no matter the intention) is a murder

Question 4

What elevates manslaughter to murder?

Answer 4

Outrageous recklessness

Question 5

Battery

Answer 5

Intentional bodily injury or offensive touching of another - criminal negligence will suffice in lieu of intent

Question 6

Assault

Answer 6

A failed battery or causing another to fear immediate battery

Question 7

Example of Aggravated Assault

Answer 7

Pointing a gun at someone - or firing and missing them

Question 8

Example of Aggravated Battery

Answer 8

Pointing a gun at someone and shooting them

Question 9

Burglary

Answer 9

Breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony

Question 10

Arson

Answer 10

The malicious burning of the dwelling or house of another

Question 11

Rule of self defense

Answer 11

You are able to bring the same force against someone that is being brought against you.

Question 12

Castle Doctrine

Answer 12

You have a right to feel safe in your own home.

Question 13

Murder

Answer 13

A killing done with malice aforethought

Question 14

Larceny

Answer 14

The taking and carrying away property with the intent to permanently deprive them of that property.

Question 15

Robbery

Answer 15

Larceny by force - w/ some kind of weapon

Question 16

The Curtilage

Answer 16

The area around your house, you have control over that area - most jurisdictions allow you to defend that area/ yourself within that area