Chapter 4 quiz

Legal position that disproves, justifies, or otherwise excused an alleged

An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law

Nonviolent crime committed by business and government professionals

Action that hinders the administer of justice

A reasonable ground for belief

Any penalty provided by law and imposed by a court

A crime of lesser gravity than a felony, punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment in a county jail

If an employee commits a crime his officer is liable for this crime

Self defense is a

Immunity is never granted to someone who has committed the crime

Jorge is convicted of murder. 11 of the 12 jurors say he's not guilty. Is he going to be let go.

Jerry is being charger with assault and rape. If he clams he guilty for the rape charge the assault will be dropped. What is this called

Legally a crime is considered an offence against

The willful and illegal burning of a building is known as

Sarah shot and killed a burgular entering her room with a handgun. What is a good defense on her case.

A man with immunity killed a woman and and a cop. Will he be convicted.

Treated as a criminal offense, of demanding money from a person in return for not revealing compromising or injurious information about that person.

Alex is convicted and sentenced to 2 to 5 year in the slammer. The crime commented is a