CRIME REVIEW

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What is the purpose of defining various levels of crimes?

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To protect the defendant

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Why might a defendant receive a harsh sentence? Options: For committing a minor offense, For being found guilty of a serious offense, For cooperating with the police, For having a good lawyer

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For being found guilty of a serious offense

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What is the definition of malice?

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The intention or desire to do evil; ill will

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What distinguishes First Degree Murder from other types of murder?

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It is premeditated.

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What is Voluntary Manslaughter?

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An intentional killing under mitigating circumstances

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What is Involuntary Manslaughter?

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Unintentional killing due to reckless behavior

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What happens if an assault is made with a deadly weapon?

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Greater punishment

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What is an example of aggravated assault and battery? Options: Pointing an unloaded gun at someone, Knocking someone down while trying to snatch their purse, Unlawful physical contact without consent, Sexual intercourse with a person under the legal age of consent

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Knocking someone down while trying to snatch their purse

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What is the term used to describe a sexual assault by someone known to the victim?

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Date rape

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What are considered weapons in the context of robbery?

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Any device used to inflict damage or harm.