Exam 4: Criminal Law

The Latin term that indicates that a crime has been committed and literally means the body of the crime is:

A legal principle that ensures that previous judicial decisions are authoritatively considered and incorporated into future decisions is known as:

Originally created in 1871 and the basis for gauging insanity defense,the _________ is still used today in our court system.

Case law is the body of judicial precedent,historically built on legal reasoning and past interpretations of statutory laws,that serves as a guide to decision making,especially in the courts.

Denial of a speedy trial is an example of a procedural defense.

Penal code is the written or codified law;the "law on the books," as enacted by a government body or agency having the power to make laws.

Diminished Capacity is a:

An alibi is a statement or contention by an individual charged with a crime that he or she was so distant when the crime was committed,or so engaged in other provable activities,that his or her participation in the commission of that crime was impossible.

Procedural law is the branch of modern law that governs relationships between parties.

Which Constitutional Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

Compare and contrast the difference between felonies,misdemeanors,and infractions.

List and define the five categories of criminal law violations.Give examples of each category of law.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution says that no person may be tried twice for the same offense.This is known as:

.Search and seizure,arrest procedures,and general rules of evidence are considered:

Civil law is the part of the law that specifies the methods to be used in enforcing substantive law and is part of the criminal law system.

A rule for gauging insanity that was originally created in 1871 by a New Hampshire court is known as the ____________________ Rule.

What is the purpose of law? Would a society exist without laws? Comment on and analyze the pros and cons of these issues giving examples to support your opinions.

Judicial precedent,historically built on legal reasoning and past interpretations of statutory laws that serves as a guide to decision making especially in the courts is known as ___________ law.

A Tort action occurs under:

A legal defense based on claims of mental illness or mental incapacity is known as the___________ defense.