Street Law Unit 2 Review

Front

What is the term for the mental state or intent required to commit a crime?

Back

Mens rea

Front

Which crime involves unlawfully taking property directly from a person using force or threat of force?

Back

Robbery

Front

What defense claims that the defendant was somewhere else when the crime occurred?

Back

Alibi

Front

In criminal law, what term describes a person who repeatedly commits crimes?

Back

Recidivist

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of homicide?
First-degree murder, Voluntary manslaughter, Second-degree murder

Back

Criminal negligence

Front

What Supreme Court case established that wiretapping without a warrant violated Fourth Amendment rights?

Back

Katz v. United States

Front

Which crime requires breaking and entering into a structure with intent to commit a crime inside?

Back

Robbery

Front

What is the process of questioning potential jurors before they are selected for a trial?

Back

Voir dire

Front

Which crime involves taking property without the owner's consent but without force?

Back

Larceny

Front

What principle prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

Back

Double jeopardy