More Law Terms

Question 1

Felony

Answer 1

Crime so serious it may be punishable by death

Question 2

Misdemeanor

Answer 2

Serious but less serve than felony
Less severe penalties

Question 3

Violation or Infraction

Answer 3

An offense, normally considered less than a crime

Question 4

Criminal action

Answer 4

Determination of whether a defendant is guilty

Question 5

4 elements necessary in proving crime

Answer 5

Actually reus
Mens rea
Causation
Standard of proof

Question 6

Actus reus

Answer 6

Connection between action and crime

Question 7

Men’s rea

Answer 7

Persons state of mind
(Knowingly, willfully, intentionally, purposely)

Question 8

Causation

Answer 8

“But for”
Accused must have caused

Question 9

Standard of proof

Answer 9

Beyond reasonable doubt

Question 10

4 elements of Tort

Answer 10

Obligation
Failure
Proximate
Damage

Question 11

Freedom of movement

Answer 11

Person has the right to unrestricted freedom of movement

Question 12

Misuse of legal process

Answer 12

Public officials abuse their powers

Question 13

Interference with person

Answer 13

Right to be free from bodily injury & unthreatened

Question 14

Peace of mind

Answer 14

Freedom from unnecessary mental suffering

Question 15

Privacy

Answer 15

Right to non-interference with their individual privacy

Question 16

Interference with reputation

Answer 16

Individual is expected to have freedom from unwarranted attacks on their character