Defense of Prosecution Principles of Law

Crimes that are illegal only because the state/city made it illegal

• Mala in Se

• Mala Prohibita

Crimes that are evil in itself

• Mala in Se

• Mala Prohibita

Match the following with the correct definition.

• Inability to understand the nature of one's actions

• Insanity

• Incorrect belief about a fact that negates liability

• Duress

• Coercion that affects the ability to consent

• Mistake of Law

• Being led into committing a crime by law enforcement

• Entrapment

• Legal misunderstanding regarding the law

• Mistake of Fact

What is the punishment for a capital crime?

• 5-99 years, $10k fine

• Life or Death Penalty

• 2-20 years, $10k fine

• 2-10 years, $10k fine

Match the following scenarios to the element of the crime its associated with.

• Knowledgeable

• A person gets mad and assaults another person

• Negligence

• Someone plans and shoots another person

• Reckless

• Throwing a heavy object off a roof in a crowded area

• Intentional

• Leaving a baby unattended near a pool

Reorder from the most server mental state to the lowest mental state 'Mens Rea"

• Negligence

• Knowledgable

• Intentional

• Reckless

Which is NOT an element of crime?

• Mens Rea

• Actus Reus

• Causation

• Contemplate

What is knowledge and awareness?

• The criminal act. Committing a crime.

• The state of mind when committing a crime.

• A person is consciously aware that their actions would result in harm of another.

• When intent and the criminal act happen at the same time.

What is the punishment for a Class B Misdemeanor?

• $500 fine, no jail time.

• Up to 180 days in jail, $2000 fine.

• 2-20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

• Up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine.

In the State of Texas, a person can be charged for an offense if the person knew about a criminal act before it happens but fails to report the offense.

• TRUE

• FALSE