Crim law Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Crim 249 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Quantitative Data - ANSWER-Numerical data, usually utilize large representative samples, good for broad patterns, often expensive, and lacking in detail Criminology - ANSWER-The scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon. It is a nomothetic, research based discipline that is heavy in theory Deviance - ANSWER-Something that violates a social norm and that can lead to a negative rezones by society. Things people find offensive or devalue...

Weeks v. US - Answer Case law that established exclusionary rule, evidence gotten without a warrant isn't admissible in a *federal court* Lottery tickets were seized from a home without a SW Wolfe v. Colorado (1949) - Answer FEDS would go to *local* officers and make them obtain evidence because the exclusionary rule did not apply to local and state officers also known as *Silver Platter Doctrine* - was ultimately struck down Mapp v. Ohio (1961) - Answer Extended the Exclusionary Rule ...

BLEA Crim Law Midterm Questions with Verified Solutions Five Basic Premises of Criminal Law 1. There must be an act or an omission. 2. The suspect may have a mental state 3. There must be a concurrence of both of the above at the same time. 4. Causation must be present. 5. Principles of Construction = All laws must be written. Rule of Corpus Delicti "Body of the Crime" Shows specific loss or injury. Someone is criminally responsible. Additional evidence to indicate that the confession is trut...

BLEA Crim Law Midterm Test Questions And Correct Revised Answers Five Basic Premises of Criminal Law - Answer -1. There must be an act or an omission. 2. The suspect may have a mental state 3. There must be a concurrence of both of the above at the same time. 4. Causation must be present. 5. Principles of Construction = All laws must be written. Rule of Corpus Delicti "Body of the Crime" - Answer -Shows specific loss or injury. Someone is criminally responsible. Additional evidence...

Necessary - Correct Answer-No reasonable effective alternative to the use of force appeared to exist and the amount of force was reasonable to effect the lawful purpose intended. Basic Necessities of life - Correct Answer-Food Water Shelter Clothing Medical Five tenants of Criminal Law? - Correct Answer-1. Act or Omission 2. Mental states (Mens reyah) 3. Concurrence 4. Causation 5. All laws must be written. Act or omission - Correct Answer-failure to do an act. mental state ...

BLEA Crim Law Mid Test Questions And Correct Revised Answers Self-defense, necessity, excusable homicide, insanity, and duress are all examples of what? - Answer -Common defenses. Who has the burden of presenting evidence to prove a defense (an excuse for committing a crime) the prosecution (or State) or the defendant? - Answer -The defendant. What main factor distinguishes great bodily harm from substantial bodily harm? - Answer -Permanence Crime - Answer -Anything that is a violati...

BPP LPC Criminal law - exam revision guide Crim Lit SGS 1 — CJS, CrPR & PCR Apply the CrPR to the Overriding Objective and the Court’s Case Management Powers - CrPr 1 — Overriding Objective • Adversarial System • Court of First Instance — Both the Magistrates and the Crown Court • Indictable def — Case may be dealt with in the Crown Court or the Magistrates • Summary • Either Way • Indictable - CrPR 3 — Active Case Management - Concerned about serious delay...

Strict Liability - Correct Answer-no mental state Omission - Correct Answer-failure to act Crime - Correct Answer-act punishable by imprisonment Max Penalties - Correct Answer-Misdemeanor - 90 days/ $1,000 Gross Misdemeanor - 364 days/ $5,000 Class C Felony - 5 years/ $10,000 Class B Felony - 10 years/$20,000 Class A Felony - Life/ $50,000 5 Premises of Crim Law - Correct Answer-1. act or omission 2. mens rea (mental state) 3. concurrence 4. causation 5. all laws written 1...

BPP LPC Criminal law - exam revision guide Crim Lit SGS 1 — CJS, CrPR & PCR Apply the CrPR to the Overriding Objective and the Court’s Case Management Powers - CrPr 1 — Overriding Objective • Adversarial System • Court of First Instance — Both the Magistrates and the Crown Court • Indictable def — Case may be dealt with in the Crown Court or the Magistrates • Summary • Either Way • Indictable - CrPR 3 — Active Case Management - Concerned about serious delay...

BPP LPC Criminal law - exam revision guide Crim Lit SGS 1 — CJS, CrPR & PCR Apply the CrPR to the Overriding Objective and the Court’s Case Management Powers - CrPr 1 — Overriding Objective • Adversarial System • Court of First Instance — Both the Magistrates and the Crown Court • Indictable def — Case may be dealt with in the Crown Court or the Magistrates • Summary • Either Way • Indictable - CrPR 3 — Active Case Management - Concerned about serious delay...