Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Legal Protections Quiz

Mens rea refers to the mental state or intention to commit a crime.

Recklessness is not considered a defense in criminal law.

Actus reus refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes a crime.

The 'reasonable person' standard is used to determine the degree of care and caution expected from an ordinary person.

The principle of legality states that individuals cannot be punished for behavior that was not prohibited by law at the time it occurred.

Beyond a reasonable doubt means that the evidence presented establishes guilt to a moral certainty.

The 'castle doctrine' is a legal principle that protects homeowners who use deadly force against intruders in their homes.

'Habeas corpus' is a legal action that challenges the legality of a person's detention or imprisonment.

Treason is not a category of crimes in criminal law.

Corpus delicti refers to the criminal act itself.

The 'ex post facto' principle prohibits the retroactive application of criminal laws.

Double jeopardy means the defendant is tried twice for the same crime.

Assault is a threat of physical harm, while battery is the actual physical harm inflicted.

Entrapment is the inducement of an individual to commit a crime by law enforcement, leading to a defense against prosecution.