Legal Concepts in Criminal Liability Quiz

Mens Rea refers to the mental state or intention behind the criminal act.

Double jeopardy prevents an individual from being prosecuted or punished twice for the same offense.

Strict liability holds individuals responsible for their actions regardless of their intent or mental state, commonly applied in cases involving public safety or regulatory offenses.

Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use, with compensation to the owner, justified for purposes like infrastructure development or public utilities.

Abandonment in criminal law involves voluntarily withdrawing from a criminal act before its completion, with the intent to prevent its commission.

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

Ex post facto refers to laws that retroactively criminalize conduct or increase penalties after the fact, which is prohibited.

'Voir dire' is the process of jury selection, where potential jurors are questioned to determine their suitability for a trial.

Assault is the intentional creation of apprehension of harmful or offensive contact, even if no physical contact occurs.

Corroboration is additional evidence that supports or confirms existing evidence in a criminal case, strengthening its credibility.

Fraud involves intentional deception or misrepresentation for personal gain, which can lead to criminal charges.

The 'corpus delicti' refers to the basic facts or elements that prove a crime has occurred.

Self-defense is a legal defense where the defendant admits to the act but claims it was necessary to prevent harm to themselves or others.

False imprisonment is the unlawful confinement or restraint of a person against their will, without legal justification.

Perjury is the act of knowingly making false statements under oath, often during court proceedings, with the intention to deceive.