Chapter 11 Vocab

Question 0

DNA Evidence

Answer 0

Biological evidence, derived from testing samples of human tissues and fluids, that genetically links an offender to a crime.

Question 1

Alibi

Answer 1

A Latin word meaning “elsewhere” an excuse or plea that a person was somewhere else at the time a crime was committed.

Question 2

Infancy

Answer 2

The legal defense of a person considered not yet legally responsible for his or hers actions; the time before which a person becomes entitled to the legal rights and responsibilities normally held by citizens.

Question 3

Intoxication

Answer 3

A state of drunkenness or similar condition created by the use of drugs or alcohol.

Question 4

Insanity defense

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The defense raised by a criminal defendant stating that because of mental disease or defect, the defendant should not be held responsible for the crime committed.

Question 5

Entrapment

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An act by law enforcement officials to persuade a person to commit a crime that the person would not otherwise have committed. If proven, entrapment is a valid defense to a criminal charge.

Question 6

Duress

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Unlawful pressure on a person to do something that he or she would not otherwise do. It may be a defense to a criminal charge.

Question 7

Necessity

Answer 7

A defense to a criminal charge that shows just or lawful reason for the defendants conduct.