Legal Terminology Flashcards

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Felony

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Violation of law, punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year. Statute states it’s a Felony. Unless stated, a Felony is punishable by not more than 4 years.

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Proof of Intent

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Intent can be proven by what is said, what is done, how it is done, or by any other fact or circumstance in evidence.

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Definition of Felony

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A serious crime with severe punishment.

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Lesser Included Crime

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A crime necessarily committed during the perpetration of a greater crime, where all elements of the lesser offense are included in the greater offense.

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Example of Inchoate Offense

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Attempting a crime but not completing it.

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Elements of Conspiracy

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Agreement between defendant and at least one other person to commit a crime.

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Agreement for Conspiracy

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Coming together or meeting of the minds of two or more people.

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Formal Agreement in Conspiracy

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Do not need a formal agreement.

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Determining Agreement Existence

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Look at how the members acted, what they said, and all other evidence.

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Co-Conspirator Conviction in Michigan

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One fact finder cannot acquit one co-conspirator and convict another unless there are unnamed co-conspirators.