Law and Politics

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Factually impossible is not a defense. Started by xroflmao	3 Replies 21 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by carolinefletcherr
Terrorism is not a crime against the state, it is a crime against country. Started by vicotolentino	1 Replies 41 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by flannelavenger
The marital rape exception has not been eliminated in many states. Started by sdfghj	3 Replies 32 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by Joc
The criminal laws of a community or state are made by elected legislators or municipal officials. Started by dakota nelson	3 Replies 41 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by sylvia
Requesting a friend to murder another person for you is termed solicitation. Started by Alainaaa8	1 Replies 36 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by macagnavarro
Diplomatic immunity grants United States senators immunity from misdemeanors in the United States. Started by Mr. Wonderful	3 Replies 29 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by cuttiesgirl16
An alibi defense involves proving the offender was mentally ill at the time of the offense. Started by imanialler	1 Replies 57 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by Eunice618
Laws cannot violate one's right to privacy, even in cases involving child pornography. Started by wrbasek0	3 Replies 21 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by at
Failure to act is an exception to the mens rea. Started by clippers!	1 Replies 18 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by joewallace
Substantive due process requires government to follow established procedures in treating defendants equally. Started by leo leo	3 Replies 25 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by carojassy25
Some states have enacted rape shield laws to prohibit questioning the victim about past sexual experiences. Started by lilldybug07	1 Replies 90 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by bblaney
Robbery involves force or intimidation of a confronted victim. Started by Coya19@aol.com	3 Replies 36 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by LVPMS
Manslaughter is the killing of another without the specific intent to have killed someone. Started by HudsonKB16	1 Replies 27 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by xiazhe
Mistake or ignorance of fact in some cases might be a valid defense. Started by AEWBW	3 Replies 40 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by jasonq
A person who is unwillingly given a mind-altering drug and then commits a crime might claim a ... Started by @Brianna17	1 Replies 39 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by princessflame2016
The second critical element in establishing criminality is the mens rea, also referred to as "guilty mind." Started by colton	3 Replies 116 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by Bison
The actus reus defines a physical action as part of a crime committed by a person. Started by daltonest1984	1 Replies 36 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by canderson530
Ms. Jones received a sentence of 6 months in the county jail for shoplifting. This means that she ... Started by berenicecastro	3 Replies 32 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by shayla
Parking regulations, minimum drinking-age limits, and various licensing regulations are mala in se type laws. Started by craiczarry	1 Replies 40 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by jharrington11
The offense of burglary combines two lesser crimes, trespass and ________. Started by Diane	3 Replies 32 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by miss.ashley
Which is considered a crime against habitation? Started by stevenposner	1 Replies 23 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by chinwesucks
Which of the following charges would most likely be filed for a vehicular homicide as a result of ... Started by jeatrice	3 Replies 21 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by tsternbergh47
Which of the following is NOT a crime against persons? Started by Lobcity	1 Replies 13 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by tkempin
A legal claim by a defendant that he or she did not understand the difference between right and ... Started by stock	3 Replies 15 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by lorealeza
Mrs. Johnson shot and killed a man who was trying to break into her house. What is the legal basis ... Started by savannahhooper	1 Replies 15 Views	Jun 24, 2019 by dudman123