Crim Law Midterm

Judges examine what the lawmakers had in mind when enacting a law in order to interpret an unclear law.

The portion of the Constitution that states “the Constitution and the Laws of the United States shall be the supreme law of the land”

The system designed to prevent any one branch of the federal government from becoming too powerful

The division of power between the states and the federal government

Guarantees the fundamental rights and liberties of all Americans

Local governments pass laws or issue rules known as ____________________.

The process in which one country asks another to surrender a suspected or convicted criminal is called _______________________.

A court establishes a(n) ____________________ when its decisions on legal questions give direction to future cases on similar questions.

The laws that U.S. citizens are expected to obey come from

______ are considered hidden lawmakers, making rules and regulations that affect business and industry.

Critics of this type of advocacy call it “buying legislation.”

Requirement prior to voting in an election

Allows voters to remove elected officials from office

____________________ offer treatment instead of punishment for individuals who commit crimes and have problems with controlled substances.

The National Council on Crime and Delinquency recommends ____________________ as one strategy for reducing crime.

A(n) ____________________ requires drivers to submit to a blood alcohol test in exchange for the privilege of driving.

____________________, passed as a result of efforts by victims’ advocacy groups, requires the registration of all convicted sex offenders in the community.

Additional penalty for a repeat offender

What does mens rea refer to in criminal law?

The actus reas for the crime of attempt is:

What type of intent crimes are attempt, soliciation, and conspiracy?

Read the Story - Drag the person to the correct label (not all people will be used).

WILLwas really bored. He called JOSE and asked if he wanted to have some fun and go to NYC. Jose agreed to meet WILL at the Empire State Building. Before he got on the train to NYC, WILL met up with ANGELICA and made some fire bombs. He put them in his backpack. MARIA was playing Xbox in the room while they put the Fire bombs together. WILL took the train to NYC. WILL sat next to MONICA on the train and told her that he was going to the Empire State Building and was going to throw the fire bombs off of the roof. When they got off the train, MONICA saw a police officer, she didn't say anything and went shopping at Macy's instead. WILL and JOSE took the elevator to the top of the Empire State Building. JOSE held the elevator door while WILL threw six fire bombs off the roof saying "School Stinks!". Several pedestrians were lit on fire. On the ground floor, they were met by CARLOS, a police officer, who put them in his car. CARLOS agreed that "School does stink!" and drove them to Bayonne to board a cruise ship to the Bahamas.

Create an example of the crime of attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy. Identify the elements of the crime in your answer.

(Extra points/make up) Given for providing the identification of the principal, accessories, or accomplices of the crime, and/or having a correct combination of crimes within your example