Criminal Justice - Chapter 4, part 2

An act in violation of the law. Also, a guilty act.

• Actus Reus

• Mens Rea

• Concurrence

• Motive

The state of mind that accompanies a criminal act. Also, a guilty mind.

• Actus Reus

• Mens Rea

• Concurrence

• Motive

After years of physical abuse, Katherine murdered her husband, Hunter. What was the actus reus of this situation?

• Domestic violence

• Murder

• Psychological torment

• Abuse

The coexistence of (1) an act in violation of the law and (2) a culpable mental state.

• mens rea

• Concurrence

• Alibi

• Strict Liability

A wrongful act, damage, or injury not involving a breach of contract. Also, a private or civil wrong or injury.

• Tort

• Compensatory Damages

• Punitive Damages

• Gross Negligence

White collar crime is a violation of ____________ law.

• Adminstrative

• Case

• Civil

• Procedural

What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• A preponderance of evidence

• Probable cause

• Reasonable Suspicion

This screenshot is from a __________ trial.

• Criminal

• Civil

• Procedural

• Administrative