Chapter 12 Review

Define crime

Name the two parts of a crime that are required to impose criminal liability.

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List and describe the four classifications of crimes.

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Name the 9 common law felonies.

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Three groups of people are not responsible for their criminal acts. They are

What is the Maryland Rule for Criminal insanity?

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List and describe (in order) the steps in a criminal trial:

Your text lists a number of defenses to criminal liability.
Name and define six of them.

What is the difference between a "choate" and an "inchoate" crime?

Name and describe three inchoate crimes.

What is the difference between an indictment and an information?

Indictment

Information

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What is the Miranda Rule?

How does the fifth amendment right against self-incrimination relate to the Miranda Rule?

What is the Exclusionary Rule?

How does the exclusionary rule relate to Miranda?

Your text lists special features of a criminal trial. Know the ones listed below.

What is the role of the jury in a criminal trial?
What is the Burden of Proof?
Who may appeal?

List the rights protected under each of the following amendments to the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.