Criminal Justice Nocti Questions And Answers
Mens Rea - Answer-The mental state a person must have been in while committing a crime for it to be intentional (guilty mind) Statue - Answer-Laws passed by NYS Legislator and signed by Governor Three branches of government - Answer-1) Executive (police) 2) Legislative (makes laws) 3) Judicial (courts) Two types of defenses - Answer-1) Self-defense 2) Affirmative defense Judge and their function - Answer-1) Rules on admissibility of evidence 2) Instruct jury on the law 3) Sentence (criminal) 4) Decision (civil) Two types of court actions - Answer-Criminal and Civil Grand Jury - Answer-Max 23 people 12 must vote for indictment Quorum - Answer-Minimum of required person to make vote/ action/ decisions Can only be looked at by a Grand Jury and then indicted - Answer-Felony Indictment - Answer-Piece of paper, "we the grand jury says James Smith is guilty of..." Beyond Reasonable Doubt - Answer-Highest level of proof of evidence Probable Cause - Answer-More than suspicion, but less than actual knowledge. Preponderance of Evidence - Answer-More than likely that person should be held responsible Nolo Contedere - Answer-Latin term meaning a plea of no contest OSHA - Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration Us
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