Law Vocabulary Definitions

Jurisprudence: Fill in the blank - The science or philosophy of _______.

• law

• economics

• biology

• art

Criminal Law: Fill in the blank - Rules and regulations that define what a _______ is and its punishment.

• crime

• law

• contract

• agreement

Civil Laws govern relationships between people, businesses, government agencies, etc. _______ and divorces are examples.

• lawsuits

• Criminal Law

• Constitutional Law

• Administrative Law

A felony is a more serious crime that can result in incarceration of a year or more or even _______ in some circumstances.

Fill in the blank - Less serious crime than a felony. Often does not result in incarceration but can result in up to a _______ in jail.

• year

• month

• week

• day

Fill in the blank - Minor crime for violation of a state statute or local ordinance. Usually only receive a _______ or other penalty.

• infraction

• fine

• warning

• arrest

A behavior in which a person fails to reasonably perceive substantial and unjustifiable risk of dangerous _______.

• conduct

• activity

• situation

• event

A person's reason for committing a _______.

• motive

• crime

• act

• deed

Fill in the blank - The facts surrounding an event. Required circumstances for a particular _______.

• event

• situation

• condition

• outcome

Degree of force that is appropriate in a given situation. The minimum degree of force needed to protect oneself, property, or a third party. LEO = force needed to effect an _______.

• arrest

• defense

• warning

• deterrent