Chapter 7

Question 1

What is homicide?

Answer 1

Killing another human being.

Question 2

What does it mean to be culpable?

Answer 2

To deserve blame.

Question 3

What is murder?

Answer 3

Intentional killing.

Question 4

In what instances would someone be charged with first degree murder?

Answer 4

1. When it is planned and deliberate
2. When the victim is law enforcement
3. When death occurs during offensive crime.
4. During terrorist/criminal organization activity.

Question 5

In what instances would someone be charged with second degree murder?

Answer 5

When the situation does not fit into the categories for first degree but the murder was caused intentionally.

Question 6

What is manslaughter?

Answer 6

Causing death for another human by means of an unlawful act.

Question 7

What would someone need to prove to get charges dropped from murder to manslaughter?

Answer 7

Provocation - causing self control loss
Intoxication

Question 8

What is infanticide?

Answer 8

Killing of a child under 1 by the mother who has been diagnosed with postpartum depression/mental disturbance.

Question 9

Suicide is no longer a crime but what is something involving it that is?

Answer 9

To counsel or assist someone committing suicide.

Question 10

When is homicide not culpable?

Answer 10

When it is an accident or when it is in self defense.

Question 11

What is the max. sentence for assault?

Answer 11

5 years

Question 12

What is assault?

Answer 12

• applying intentional force without consent
• attempt or threat to apply force
• interaction with clear possession of a weapon

Question 13

What is assault causing bodily harm?

Answer 13

Committing an assault while carrying, using or threatening to use a weapon.

Question 14

What is the max. sentence for assault causing bodily harm?

Answer 14

10 years

Question 15

What is aggravated assault?

Answer 15

Committing an assault that wounds, maims, disfigures, or endangers the life of the victim.

Question 16

What is the max. sentence for aggravated assault?

Answer 16

14 years

Question 17

What is sexual assault?

Answer 17

Sexual contact without consent.

Question 18

What is the max. sentence for sexual assault?

Answer 18

10 years

Question 19

What is the max. sentence for sexual assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm?

Answer 19

14 years

Question 20

What is the max. sentence for aggravated sexual assault?

Answer 20

Life (25 years)

Question 21

What is the rape shield law?

Answer 21

Sexual reputation cannot be brought up in court to challenge credibility.

Question 22

What is theft involving violence?

Answer 22

A robbery

Question 23

What is abduction?

Answer 23

The forcible removal of an unmarried person under 16 from the care of a legal guardian.

Question 24

What is arson?

Answer 24

The intentional or reckless causing of danger by fire or explosion to property.

Question 25

What is fraud?

Answer 25

Knowingly making untrue statements or giving false impression to obtain money or goods.

Question 26

What is Solicitation?

Answer 26

Communication for the purpose of prostitution.

Question 27

What is procuring?

Answer 27

Directing customers to the services of a prostitute.

Question 28

What is obscenity?

Answer 28

Making, printing, circulating obscene material or participating in immoral performances.

Question 29

What is terrorism?

Answer 29

Any violent action taken for political, religious or ideological reasons.

Question 30

What is child pornography?

Answer 30

Depiction of someone under 18 involved in sexual activity. (Includes viewing child pornography online and communicating with children online for sexual purposes).

Question 31

What is criminal harassment?

Answer 31

Pursuing or communicating with an unwilling victim and with their friends/family. Must cause a person to reasonably fear for themselves or others. (also ciberstalking)