Shortly after a person is arrested and brought to court where formal charges are read.

Infractions are punishable by

Vicarious liability says that _________ can be responsible for the illegal actions of the business

Falsely making or altering a writing to defraud another is

A grant of immunity can eliminate a person's right to refuse to testify.

Judges render verdicts at preliminary hearings.

Criminal case standard of proof is

Under common law, those below the age of _____ were said not to be able to form criminal intent.

Crime is an offense against

Which of the following would not be held to have criminal intent?

The right to a private jail cell is a constitutional right of an accused.

When is ignorance (or saying, "I didn't know") a potential defense to criminal charges?

White collar crimes always involve

Person who obtains money or other property by lying about a past or existing fact is guilty of

Not being read Miranda rights creates what type of defense?

Which of the following is not a type of larceny?

Threat to expose a secret crime or embarrassing fact

Written accusation declaring sufficient evidence to move to trial is

Reasonableness of a search is based on

Burning down your home intentionally to collect insurance is

Plea bargains must be approved by the judge of the court in which the case is tried.

Knowingly falsifying company documents or using company money, even with intent to return it later is called

Sum of money to guarantee that the arrested will appear in court

Entering a building without permission when intending to commit a crime is

Elements of a crime are

The United States Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over all cases in this country.

Appellate courts decide matters of

Right to privacy _____ specifically mentioned in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights.

Constitutionally, each of us cannot be deprived of what without due process of law

Under the Constitution, our federal government is a

Which amendment abolished slavery?

Personal, natural rights guaranteed by the US Constitution are known as Peripheral Rights.

The gun control debate revolves around which amendment to the Constitution?

Doctrine of __________ requires lower courts to follow established case law in deciding similar cases.