Criminal law Terms flashcards are a helpful study tool that includes questions and answers related to criminal law vocabulary. Each flashcard also features audio to help reinforce learning through auditory cues.
Criminal law Terms refer to the legal terminology used in the field of criminal law, which involves laws that deal with crimes and punishment for those who commit them. Understanding these terms is essential for anyone studying or working in the criminal justice system.
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quick facts
Criminal law is a set of rules and regulations that define crimes and punishments.
Some standard criminal law terms include “felony,” “misdemeanor,” and “accomplice.”
Prosecutors are the lawyers who represent the government in criminal cases.
Innocent until proven guilty is a key principle in criminal law, meaning that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty.
Some criminal law terms are derived from Latin, such as “actus reus” which means the guilty act and “mens rea” which means the guilty mind.
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Felony
A Serious Crime That Can Result In A Punishment Of More Than One Year In Prison.
Misdemeanor
A Minor Crime That Is Less Serious Than A Felony.
Homicide
The Unlawful Killing Of A Person.
Assault
Physically Hurting Someone On Purpose.
Battery
Physical Harm Or Unlawful Touching Of Another Person.
Robbery
Taking Someone Else's Property By Force Or Threat.
Burglary
Entering A Building Illegally To Steal Things.
Theft
Taking Something That Does Not Belong To You.
Arson
The Intentional Act Of Setting Fire To Someone Else's Property.
Kidnapping
Taking Someone Away Without Their Permission.
Drug Trafficking
Selling Illegal Drugs.
Fraud
Deceiving Someone To Gain Something Of Value.
Embezzlement
Stealing Money Or Property That Has Been Entrusted To You.
Forgery
Creating A Fake Document Or Signature.
Extortion
Forcing Someone To Give You Money Or Property By Threatening Them.
Conspiracy
When Two Or More People Plan To Commit A Crime Together.
Racketeering
Organized Crime Involving Illegal Activities For Profit.
Money Laundering
Hiding Illegally Obtained Money.
Cybercrime
Illegal Activities That Involve The Use Of Computers Or The Internet.
White Collar Crime
Non-violent Crimes Committed By Individuals Or Businesses In A Professional Or Business Setting.
