All Articles in Criminal Law
An act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty. This is the foundational principle of criminal liability requiring both a guilty ...
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The crime of lying under oath.
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An intentional act that creates reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact.
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Conduct that creates substantial risk of serious injury to another.
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The highest standard of proof in criminal cases.
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The willful and malicious burning of property, including buildings, vehicles, or land.
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The presumption of innocence is a fundamental right in criminal proceedings.
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Reckless disregard for the safety of others resulting in harm.
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The highest standard of proof required to convict a criminal defendant.
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Taking property from a person by force or threat of force.
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Obtaining property or money by threat or coercion.
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Incapable of wrong. The presumption that a child cannot form criminal intent.
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Being freed from blame or criminal liability.
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The unlawful taking of another person's property without consent.
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Unlawful killing without intent, resulting from criminal negligence or reckless conduct.
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The unlawful taking of another person's property.
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The body of evidence establishing that a crime has been committed.
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Accepting payment to refrain from prosecuting a crime.
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The killing of one person by another.
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Falsely accusing someone of a crime.
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A single corrupt person can taint an entire group or organization.
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Killing committed in the heat of passion upon adequate provocation.
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Extreme circumstances may justify otherwise unlawful actions.
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In doubt, for the accused. When evidence is ambiguous, the court should rule in favor of the defendant.
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Unlawful departure from lawful custody or confinement.
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The guilty act. The physical element of a crime.
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Penalties should be proportionate to the severity of the offense.
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Being unaware of a law does not exempt a person from liability for violating it.
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The legal system should prioritize protecting the innocent over punishing the guilty.
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Double jeopardy protection prevents multiple prosecutions for the same crime.
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Reference to jury deliberation and reasonable doubt.
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The right to be judged by fellow citizens.
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A defense claim that the accused was elsewhere when the crime was committed.
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Extreme situations may require extraordinary actions.
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Concealing or protecting a person who has escaped from custody.
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Ignorance of the law is no excuse. A person cannot avoid liability by claiming they were unaware of the law.
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Unlawful entry into a building with intent to commit a crime, typically theft.
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An act done with intent to commit a crime that falls short of completing it.
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Knowingly. Knowledge of wrongdoing.
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Wrongful acts ultimately lead to punishment or consequences.
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Unlawful killing of another person with malice aforethought.
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A serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
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Concealment of knowledge of a felony without reporting it.
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A person who assists in the commission of a crime but is not present at the scene.
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Factors that reduce culpability or punishment.
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Payment made to compensate a victim for loss or injury.
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The death penalty imposed for serious crimes.
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Compassion and leniency enhance the fairness of justice.
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Unlawful taking and carrying away of a person by force or fraud.
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A minor crime punishable by less than one year imprisonment.
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A judgment that a defendant is not guilty of the crime charged.
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Asking, commanding, or urging another person to commit a crime.
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An agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act.
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The mental element or guilty mind required for a crime.
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Assisting or encouraging another person to commit a crime.
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Demanding payment in exchange for not revealing damaging information.
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A person who assists or participates in the commission of a crime.
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Unlawful killing of another person without malice, often due to recklessness or provocation.
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