Criminal Law

Understand the principles of criminal law and justice.

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Criminal Law

The body of law that defines crimes and sets out punishments for those crimes

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

The standard of proof required for a criminal conviction

Actus Reus

The legal term for a guilty act in criminal law

Mens Rea

The legal term for a guilty mind or intent in criminal law

Double Jeopardy

The principle that prohibits trying someone for the same crime twice

Felonies

Misdemeanors

Mens Rea

Actus Reus

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

The highest standard of proof, required to convict in a criminal trial

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Criminal Law

The body of law that defines crimes and sets out punishments for those crimes

The body of law that defines crimes and sets out punishments for those crimes

Criminal Law

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

The standard of proof required for a criminal conviction

The standard of proof required for a criminal conviction

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Actus Reus

The legal term for a guilty act in criminal law

The legal term for a guilty act in criminal law

Actus Reus

Mens Rea

The legal term for a guilty mind or intent in criminal law

The legal term for a guilty mind or intent in criminal law

Mens Rea

Double Jeopardy

The principle that prohibits trying someone for the same crime twice

The principle that prohibits trying someone for the same crime twice

Double Jeopardy

Felonies

Misdemeanors

Misdemeanors

Felonies

Mens Rea

Actus Reus

Actus Reus

Mens Rea

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

The highest standard of proof, required to convict in a criminal trial

The highest standard of proof, required to convict in a criminal trial

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Double Jeopardy

Fifth Amendment right that protects against multiple prosecutions for the same offense

Fifth Amendment right that protects against multiple prosecutions for the same offense

Double Jeopardy

Fair Trial

Sixth Amendment right that guarantees, among other things, the right to a public and speedy trial

Sixth Amendment right that guarantees, among other things, the right to a public and speedy trial

Fair Trial

Prosecutor

Defense Attorney

Defense Attorney

Prosecutor

Self-Defense

A common legal defense in which a defendant argues they were justified in causing harm to prevent immediate physical harm

A common legal defense in which a defendant argues they were justified in causing harm to prevent immediate physical harm

Self-Defense

Jury

Group responsible for deciding whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty based on facts presented during trial

Group responsible for deciding whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty based on facts presented during trial

Jury

Miranda Rights

Important rights that police must inform a suspect of during arrest

Important rights that police must inform a suspect of during arrest

Miranda Rights

Plea Bargaining

The process of negotiating a plea agreement in which an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a crime in exchange for a lesser sentence

The process of negotiating a plea agreement in which an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a crime in exchange for a lesser sentence

Plea Bargaining

Murder

Manslaughter

Manslaughter

Murder

Criminal Negligence

A lack of care that results in harm to others and is punishable under the law

A lack of care that results in harm to others and is punishable under the law

Criminal Negligence

Probable Cause

The level of suspicion required for police to make an arrest or receive a warrant to search property

The level of suspicion required for police to make an arrest or receive a warrant to search property

Probable Cause

Entrapment

A defense in which a defendant argues they were induced or persuaded by law enforcement to commit a criminal offence

A defense in which a defendant argues they were induced or persuaded by law enforcement to commit a criminal offence

Entrapment

Fourth Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution that guards against unreasonable searches and seizures

Part of the U.S. Constitution that guards against unreasonable searches and seizures

Fourth Amendment

Sentencing Guidelines

Rules used by judges to determine appropriate punishments for crimes

Rules used by judges to determine appropriate punishments for crimes

Sentencing Guidelines

Parole

Probation

Probation

Parole

Gideon v. Wainwright

Miranda v. Arizona

Miranda v. Arizona

Gideon v. Wainwright

Criminal Appeals

The process by which a defendant can challenge their conviction or sentence after trial

The process by which a defendant can challenge their conviction or sentence after trial

Criminal Appeals

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