Post on 01-Apr-2015
“Jeopardy”Criminal Law
Kelly Stephenson
Classification of crimes
Elements of a Crime
Federal/Criminal
law
Types of Crimes Jurisdiction Misc.
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Topic 1: 1 point
A less serious crime is called what?
Misdemeanor
Topic 1: 2 points
A major crime is called what?
Felony
Topic 1: 3 points
Who is the government official who brings the case against the defendant?
The Prosecutor
Topic 1: 4 points
The person accused of the crime is called what?
The defendant
Topic 1: 5 points
A minor offense that is usually punishable with a fine and not with jail time.
An Infraction
Topic 2: 1 point
Can you be convicted of a crime if the state cannot prove you had a motive?
Yes, Motive is NOT required
Topic 2: 2 points
What is the second element of a crime?
Required State of Mind
Topic 2: 3 points
Can you be arrested for being an alcoholic?
No
Topic 2: 4 points
What is the first element of a crime?
Criminal Act
Topic 2: 5 points
Must a criminal act be voluntary?
Yes!
Topic 3: 1 point
What limits the powers of the federal government?
The constitution
Topic 3: 2 points
The FBI comes from what clause to the federal government?
Commerce Clause
Topic 3: 3 points
What two court systems it the American legal system made of?
Federal & State
Topic 3: 4 points
If you use excessive force during a murder, can you claim for self-defense?
No
Topic 3: 5 pointsThe wrongful taking away of
another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property is called what?
Embezzlement
Topic 4: 1 point
Who hears criminal and civil cases with original jurisdiction?
District Courts
Topic 4: 2 points
This court hears appeals from federal and state courts; has original jurisdiction in cases which the state is a party.
U.S. Supreme Court
Topic 4: 3 points
Who hears appeals from lower state courts; have original jurisdiction in cases that involve the state constitution?
State Supreme Courts
Topic 4: 4 points
Who hears cases involving minors who need the protection of the state?
Juvenile Courts
Topic 4: 5 points
When people feel as if they did not have a fair trial in a lower court, what court do the proceed to?
Intermediate Appellate Courts
Topic 5: 1 point
Someone who helps persuade people who have a dispute to a compromise?
Mediator
Topic 5: 2 points
When the parties give the power to settle their dispute to a third party is what?
Arbitration
Topic 5: 3 points
A formal hearing during which the defendant is read the indictment is called what?
Arraignment
Topic 5: 4 points
Money or property that is left with the court to assure that a person who has been arrested, but released will return to court is what?
Bail
Topic 5: 5 points
What are the three different sentences in the book that a person can get for breaking the law?
Fines, Imprisonment, or the Death Penalty
Daily Double!
As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager. If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.
If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!
Daily Double!
As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager. If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.
If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!