Criminal Justice Terminology

What is the definition of criminal law?

• Branch of law dealing with crimes and their punishment.

• Branch of law dealing with property rights.

• Branch of law dealing with civil disputes.

• Branch of law dealing with contracts and agreements.

What are the two main categories of criminal law?

• statutory criminal law and common law criminal law

• felony criminal law and misdemeanor criminal law

• substantive criminal law and procedural criminal law

• civil criminal law and administrative criminal law

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

• Felonies are less serious offenses and are typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, while misdemeanors are more serious crimes and are usually punishable by fines or imprisonment for up to one year.

• Felonies and misdemeanors are both serious offenses, but felonies are typically punishable by fines or imprisonment for up to one year, while misdemeanors are punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

• Felonies are more serious offenses and are typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, while misdemeanors are less serious crimes and are usually punishable by fines or imprisonment for up to one year.

• Felonies and misdemeanors are both minor offenses, but felonies are typically punishable by fines or imprisonment for up to one year, while misdemeanors are punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

What is the principle of legality in criminal law?

• The principle of legality only applies to civil law, not criminal law.

• A person can be punished for an act that was not clearly defined as a crime at the time it was committed.

• A person cannot be punished for an act that was not clearly defined as a crime at the time it was committed.

• The principle of legality allows for retroactive punishment for past actions.

What is the concept of mens rea?

• Mental state or intention of a person while committing a crime.

• The legal defense of being unaware of the consequences of one's actions.

• The act of committing a crime without any intention.

• Physical state or condition of a person while committing a crime.

What is the definition of actus reus?

• The evidence or proof of a crime.

• The punishment or penalty for committing a crime.

• The physical act or conduct that constitutes a crime.

• The mental state or intent that constitutes a crime.

What is the role of intent in criminal law?

• Intent is only relevant for minor offenses, not serious crimes.

• Intent has no impact on criminal law.

• Intent plays a crucial role in determining the culpability and punishment for a crime.

• Intent is only considered in civil cases, not criminal cases.

What is the definition of accomplice liability?

• Legal doctrine holding a person responsible for criminal acts committed by another if they were present at the scene of the crime.

• Legal doctrine holding a person responsible for criminal acts committed by another if they have a prior criminal record.

• Legal doctrine holding a person responsible for criminal acts committed by another if they aided, abetted, or participated in the crime.

• Legal doctrine holding a person responsible for criminal acts committed by another if they were coerced into participating in the crime.

What is the concept of strict liability in criminal law?

• A legal doctrine that holds a person responsible for their actions regardless of their intent or mental state.

• A legal doctrine that holds a person responsible only if they have a prior criminal record.

• A legal doctrine that holds a person responsible only if they have a mental illness.

• A legal doctrine that holds a person responsible only if they have intent or a guilty mind.

What is the definition of criminal negligence?

• Reckless or careless behavior resulting in harm to another person.

• Unintentional harm caused due to a mistake.

• Strict liability for any harm caused.

• Intentional harm caused to another person.