Fundamentals of Criminal Law Quiz

Criminal record is not an element, whereas intent, actus reus, and concurrence are.

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

Intentional battery is not homicide; it refers to the intentional harmful touching of another person.

Double jeopardy prevents a person from being tried or punished again for the same offense.

Murder is the intentional and unlawful killing of another person.

Insanity defense asserts the defendant lacked the mental capacity to understand the consequences of their actions.

Beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest standard of proof required for a conviction in criminal cases.

Voir dire is the process of questioning prospective jurors to determine their suitability for jury service.

Larceny is the unlawful taking of property, while robbery involves taking property through force or threat.

An indictment is a formal written accusation charging someone with a serious crime.

Self-defense allows individuals to use reasonable force to protect themselves or others from imminent harm.

A lesser included offense is a crime that is encompassed by a more serious crime and carries a lesser punishment.

An affidavit is a written statement made under oath or affirmation, often used as evidence in court.

Entrapment occurs when law enforcement induces someone to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed.

An ex post facto law retroactively criminalizes conduct that was legal when committed, violating the principle of legality.